We may be the last generation to enjoy butterflies and moths in abundance

Butterflies and moths are natural indicators of how well or poorly our environment is doing, and it's clear that something is most definitely wrong. Seeing a butterfly or moth shouldn't be a rare thing, but 80% of butterflies have declined since the 1970s.

That's a shocking statement isn't it? Those born in 1976 will only be in their 40s now, and yet in their lifetime more than three quarters of our butterfly species have declined in abundance or distribution. Are we really going to be the last generation to enjoy regularly seeing butterflies and moths?

Climate change, along with biodiversity loss, is pushing much of the natural world to the brink - including many of our most treasured butterflies and moths. This may be the last chance we have to prevent the extinction of some of the UK's most loved species. 

However...

We've brought species back from the brink of extinction and we can do it again

Butterfly Conservation is the charity using science and research to save the species most at risk. We have done it before and we can do it again. Read about how we have helped reintroduce the Large Blue back to the UK, and also how our ongoing work with the Chequered Skipper is helping to save this butterfly for future generations.