75% of British butterflies and 66% of common moths have declined in living memory. Our efforts include conservation work, monitoring butterflies and moths, and raising awareness of the problems they face. There are lots of ways you can help. Find out more
Our County Butterfly Recorder, Robin George writes: Portland Bird Observatory alerted us to a question about Brimstones recently in a post on their website : “We’re forever puzzled by the status of the Brimstone butterfly at Portland. Read more...
Posted: 27 March 2026
Following the press release from Butterfly Conservation HQ, suggesting the Large Tortoiseshell may be going to be counted as a UK species again, we have been looking at our data. Read more...
Posted: 10 March 2026
To our suprise, we’ve had not one, but two reports of Large Tortoiseshells, both on 5 March, but some way apart. Read more...
Posted: 7 March 2026
The sunshine we’ve had recently has been welcomed not just by we humans but by the butterflies too. Read more...
Posted: 5 March 2026
"I was surprised to see my first Holly Blue of the year, this tiny male - the earliest I have ever seen one!" Read more...
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