Welcome

The Warwickshire branch of Butterfly Conservation works in partnership with land owners, local authorities, conservation bodies, businesses and the local community to raise awareness about the threats facing our butterflies, moths, their habitats and our natural environment. We provide advice and practical help on how to protect these and other threatened wildlife in the region. We challenge local authorities and business to ensure they consider the natural world upon which we all depend when making decisions about planning applications and land use.
Several butterflies in the region such as the Small Blue, Wood White and Dark Green Fritillary are particularly vulnerable due to habitat loss and population fragmentation resulting in small isolated colonies which become increasingly susceptible to local or regional extinction.
Warwickshire also hosts a wide variety of moths including species such as Sciota hostilis which is found nowhere else in the country.
If you live in the region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation, you automatically become a member of the Warwickshire branch.
Species to look out for
Find out more

Send us your sightings
Let us know what butterflies and day-flying moths you have spotted in Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull. You can submit any moth and butterfly sightings by downloading the free iRecord app to your smartphone or use the iRecord website. Records can be viewed online at iRecord and are forwarded to the Warwickshire County Recorder.
Records submitted to the Big Butterfly Count, Garden Butterfly Survey and via iRecord and BirdTrack are all collected by the Warwickshire County Recorder so please try not to duplicate your records!
Get involved
News
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Four-year project records 20,000 butterflies thriving in London
Councils and community groups show how wildlife can thrive in urban spaces with help.
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Record numbers of environmental charities commit to racial diversity in bid to boost representation
The third annual RACE Report, the UK’s largest analysis of the racial diversity of the
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Butterfly Conservation awarded £250,000 to help beautiful bog butterfly in Wales
New dedicated officer will train volunteers and oversee innovative research.
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It’s a win for butterflies! Government refuses emergency use of banned butterfly-killing pesticide on sugar beet
In a win for wildlife the Government has refused to allow the emergency use of a banned pesticide on sugar beet to protect butterflies, bees and other pollinators.
Events
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Warwickshire: Spring Indoor Meeting
Saturday 5th April 2025, 2.00pm-4.30pm
Bourton, Draycote and Frankton Village Hall
Social gathering for members and non-members interested in joining or supporting Butterfly Conservation in Warwickshire.
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
- Chairman and Conservation Officer
Mike Slater - County Recorder and Treasurer
Keith Warmington - Branch Secretary
Sue Walker - Media Officer
Kate Thorpe