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.
Send us your Dorset butterfly and moth news. Email: @email
Species to look out for
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Sightings in Dorset
View the latest butterfly sightings in Dorset or record your own via our easy map-based system.
In the past, we've had sightings of the rare Long-tailed Blue (Lampides boeticus) so keep an eye out for butterflies in Dorset!
Dorset news
Keep up to date with all the latest Dorset Branch news.
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News
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State of Nature 2023 reveals devastating declines for UK wildlife
Moths and butterflies amongst UK wildlife in decline, State of Nature 2023 report reveals.
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Moth once presumed extinct in the UK found in the Chilterns
Butterfly Conservation has recorded over 40 sightings of the rare Downland Plume moth in an area of the Chilterns in recent months.
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Butterfly Conservation calls for ban on neonicotinoids
New research shows neonicotinoid pesticides are threatening the UK’s wildlife, including butterflies and moths.
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Rare moth back from the brink in Kent
The Black-veined Moth has seen a bumper year in East Kent thanks to the restoration efforts of local famers.
Events
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Dorset: CONSERVATION ACTION DAY ON PORTLAND
Friday 13th October 2023, 10:00am-3:30pm
PORTLAND QUARRIES
Help with the management of Portland habitats
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Dorset: BRANCH MEMBERS DAY and AGM
Saturday 21st October 2023, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Cerne Abbas Village Hall
Your yearly opportunity to find out the latest news and developments within Dorset Branch
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Dorset: CONSERVATION ACTION DAY ON PORTLAND
Friday 10th November 2023, 10:00am-3:30am
PORTLAND QUARRIES
Help with the management of Portland habitats
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Volunteer with us
Butterfly Conservation relies on the support of thousands of volunteers, and we are always looking for more help inside the office and out in the field. Whether you want to volunteer at a local branch, get outside and help manage our nature reserves, or help with one of our events, we have something for everyone to get involved in! Your time can make a real difference.
Branch information
In your area
Contact branch
- CHAIR - Nigel Spring
- SECRETARY - Adrian Neil
- TREASURER - Georgie Laing
- COUNTY BUTTERFLY RECORDER - Robin George
- OTHER COMMITTEE MEMBERS
- Lyn Pullen
- Jane Smith
- Richard Norman
- Stephen Brown
- John East
- Andy Martin