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Each month we’ll be finding out more about a species of butterfly or moth.

This month, we’ll be meeting the Peacock

At this time of year, most of the UK’s insects are laying low. But what should you do if you come across a butterfly this winter?

When you think of a moth, what do you imagine? Fluffy body? Feathery antennae? Brown wings? We delve into the anatomy of a moth, and some of it might surprise you…

This National Tree Week (23 Nov – 1 Dec), discover how trees play an important role in the lifecycles of many of our beloved butterflies and moths.

Caterpillars come in all different shapes, colours and sizes, and none more so than moth caterpillars. Meet five of these cool critters and discover what makes them so special.

Students and experts share fascinating findings.

Each month we’ll be finding out more about a species of butterfly or moth.

This month let’s meet the Wood White.

Winter is almost upon us, and that means it’s time for most of our insects to hunker down until the spring. While the majority of the UK’s butterflies will spend the winter as caterpillars, chrysalises or even eggs, there are a few species of butterfly that can overwinter as adults. We explore some of the strategies for winging it through the winter.

So, you’re committed to creating a Winter Wild Space? Well firstly, thank you! This is such an important part of the year for every species of butterfly and moth, no matter what stage in their lifecycle they are and it’s incredibly important we let them rest and keep them safe so they can make it through the winter. Instead of heading out there and tidying up, grab a brew and read on to learn the best ways to help butterflies and moths this winter.

A month on from announcing a Butterfly Emergency, we have received a response from Defra...

Rotting leaves, ghostly trees, and freaky fungi – this is the time of year when things get a little bit spooky in the wildlife world. So, it’s time to settle in and enjoy some ghostly tales from the world of butterflies and moths.

From blood-suckers to omens of death, get into the Halloween spirit (get it?) with our top five spooky moths from around the world.

Need some inspiration to entertain the kids during the holidays? Embrace spooky season with our top five weird, wild and wonderful things to do this October Half Term.

Each month we’ll be finding out more about a species of butterfly or moth.

This month, let’s meet the Death’s-head Hawk-moth

This National Inclusion Week (23-29 September), we celebrate the wonderful efforts of our Wild Spaces Project Officers who are working to create inclusive green spaces for people across the UK.

Each month we’ll be finding out more about a species of butterfly or moth.

This month, let’s meet the Painted Lady

This scarce species currently has populations in limited sites across the UK. Here's what we’re doing to help expand its range.

Filling in the global information gaps on butterflies and other insects can help us to slow species declines and make sure they survive.

To celebrate Word Photography Day (19 August), we spoke to wildlife photographer Iain H Leach who shared his top tips for taking brilliant butterfly and moth photographs.

Each month we’ll be finding out more about a species of butterfly or moth.

This month, we’ll be meeting the Jersey Tiger

The Big Butterfly Count 2024 is here – we find out where people are taking part and which species they’re looking forward to seeing during their count this year.

With the summer holidays fast approaching, here are our seven really wild ways to keep the kids entertained this year, come rain or shine!

Each month we’ll be finding out more about a species of butterfly or moth.

This month, we’ll be meeting the Red Admiral
 

See how Butterfly Conservation trustee Simon Saville is doing on his 2024 Bike for Butterflies challenge! 

Ahead of the General Election on 4 July 2024, Butterfly Conservation’s Policy Officer Kieran Thomas has been trawling the manifestos of the major political parties to see how they plan to tackle the nature and climate crises and help our moths and butterflies. Let’s take a look at where butterflies and moths stand… 

Each month we’ll be finding out more about a species of butterfly or moth.

This month, let’s meet the Large Blue
 

Here at Butterfly Conservation, we’re very proud of the impact our volunteers have, but recently the Chair of our Warwickshire Branch shared some statistics with us that took it to the next level….

One way to support PRIDE is by increasing the visibility of the contributions to Conservation, and beyond, that people from the LGBTQIA+ community have made.

Butterfly Conservation couldn’t do the work it does without the incredible dedication of volunteers. This Volunteers' Week (3-9 Jun), discover how you could make a difference for butterflies and moths.

This Mental Health Awareness Week (13-18 May), Butterfly Conservation’s Vice President Dr Amir Khan explains how connecting with nature can help nurture your wellbeing and shares his top tips to embrace wild wellness wherever you are.