Painted Ladies are arriving
The 27th species of butterfly we have recorded this year in Dorset is the Painted Lady - and we've had four reports from widely-spread areas.
Dorset branch
Species to look out for
Welcome
Dorset is one of the best areas in the UK for butterflies and moths and we are a very active Branch of Butterfly Conservation.
If you live in the region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the Dorset branch.
News
15 species of butterfly now out in Dorset
Despite the disappointing Spring so far, 15 butterfly species are now on the wing in Dorset.
Sightings
44 species of butterflies can be seen in Dorset. View the latest butterfly sightings in Dorset or record your own via our easy map-based system.
