Welcome
The Lancashire Branch covers the counties of Lancashire, Northern Greater Manchester and Liverpool.
If you live in the region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the Lancashire Branch.
Within our area, we have a great variety of moths and butterflies, including a number of national rarities.
Species to look out for
Find out more
Latest sightings
View all the latest sightings in Lancashire.
Report your sightings
Send us your latest sightings and add to our records.
Get involved
News
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Time to ban neonicotinoids for good
Neonicotinoid pesticides have once again made the headlines following a decision by the Government to allow the emergency use of the neonicotinoid thiamethoxam on sugar beet in England in 2021.
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Action for Nature and The Climate In 2021
A view on post-Brexit 2021 – a crucial year for action on pandemics, nature and the climate.
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Online ID Courses for 2021
Following the success of our online identification sessions in 2020, the sessions will re-run in 2021.
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Monarch butterflies denied endangered species listing despite 99% decline
Despite a decline of 99% in the past 40 years, western monarch butterflies have been denied endangered species listing.
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
Reserves
In your area
Contact branch
Chair
Jane Jones
Tel: 01254 248832 / 07798 758852
Email: chairman@lancashire-butterflies.org.uk