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Species of the month: Peacock
Each month we’ll be finding out more about a species of butterfly or moth.
This month, we’ll be meeting the Peacock
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What to do if you find an overwintering butterfly
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?
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What makes a moth?
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…
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Woodland wonders: the importance of trees for butterflies and moths
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.
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'Accidental' releases and AI insect monitoring: the latest lepidoptera science revealed
Students and experts share fascinating findings.
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Cool cats: Meet the amazing moth caterpillars
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.
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Species of the Month: Wood White
Each month we’ll be finding out more about a species of butterfly or moth.
This month let’s meet the Wood White.
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Winging it through the winter
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.
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Top tips for helping butterflies and moths this 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.
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Wildlife gets weird!
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.
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Top five spooky moths from around the world
From blood-suckers to omens of death, get into the Halloween spirit (get it?) with our top five spooky moths from around the world.
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Defra respond – but nature needs action!
A month on from announcing a Butterfly Emergency, we have received a response from Defra...
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Scarily fun activities for the kids this Half Term
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.
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Species of the month: Death’s-head Hawk-moth
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
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National Inclusion Week 2024 (23-29 September) – Creating inclusive Wild Spaces
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.
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Species of the month: Painted Lady
Each month we’ll be finding out more about a species of butterfly or moth.
This month, let’s meet the Painted Lady
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Putting Large Heath on the map
This scarce species currently has populations in limited sites across the UK. Here's what we’re doing to help expand its range.
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A world of difference
Filling in the global information gaps on butterflies and other insects can help us to slow species declines and make sure they survive.
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Top tips for photographing butterflies and moths
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.
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Species of the month: Jersey Tiger
Each month we’ll be finding out more about a species of butterfly or moth.
This month, we’ll be meeting the Jersey Tiger
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Where are you getting out for the Count?
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.
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Seven Ways For Little Ones To Go Wild This Summer Holidays
With the summer holidays fast approaching, here are our seven really wild ways to keep the kids entertained this year, come rain or shine!
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Species of the month: Red Admiral
Each month we’ll be finding out more about a species of butterfly or moth.
This month, we’ll be meeting the Red Admiral
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Bike for Butterflies 2024 - Simon's Diary
See how Butterfly Conservation trustee Simon Saville is doing on his 2024 Bike for Butterflies challenge!
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Where are butterflies and moths in the party manifestos?
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…
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Species of the month: Large Blue
Each month we’ll be finding out more about a species of butterfly or moth.
This month, let’s meet the Large Blue
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Saving Small Blue in the Southam Lias Grasslands: A Volunteer Success Story
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….
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Five ways to get stuck in this Volunteers’ Week
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.
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LGBTQIA+ Representation in Conservation
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.
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Let nature boost your wellbeing this Mental Health Awareness Week
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.