Dorset butterfly updates
The Duke of Burgundy is one of the most endangered butterfly species in Dorset, and we are looking for help with practical conservation work at various sites in central Dorset. Martin Warren, ex Chief Executive of Butterfly Conservation will be leading the project. Continue reading
Our AMM will be held in Cerne Abbas on Saturday 8 November – see our Events page for full details.
You may be able to help… Continue reading
Adonis Blue. Photo: Mark Pike
Three different Adonis Blues seen yesterday, 31/08/2025, by Mark Pike on a very windy morning at Ballard Down at the base of the hill side feeding on knapweed. Continue reading
Light Emerald. Photo: Mark Pike
Poplar Hawkmoth. Photo: Mark Pike
Mark sent us two moth photos from his Motcombe trap on 11/08/25.
A light Emerald, at the end of its flight period , May-Aug and a Poplar Hawkmoth which has two generations in the south.
Georgie Laing tells us that Chalkhill Blue numbers on Portland are amazing at the moment, but may they not last much longer. She says: “to see them Continue reading
If you noticed this website was down for a while earlier, our apologies, but the company which hosts the site say it’s a global problem. Our techie has Continue reading
This year’s Big Butterfly Count is underway and you have to 10 August to take part. Continue reading
Wren Franklin sent in this photo of just one of the 4 fresh Dingy Skippers he saw at Ryewater Nursery on 18 July 2025.
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Painted Lady Caterpillar. Photo: David Wareham
This is the story of one very lucky butterfly. Continue reading
Martin Warren, ex CEO of Butterfly Conservation, will be leading two summer workshops on moths at Sandy Hills Arts in Corfe Castle. Continue reading