Butterfly Conservation
@savebutterflies.bsky.social
The official account for UK wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation. Saving butterflies, moths and our environment. 🦋
https://butterfly-conservation.org/
Cover photo 📷: Eriocrania cicatricella - Eglė Vičiuvienė
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Cover photo 📷: Eriocrania cicatricella - Eglė Vičiuvienė
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Double your impact to save the Dark Bordered Beauty this #GivingTuesday 💚
For the next 7 days, every £1 you donate to secure a future for this incredible moth will be matched in the Big Give! Donate today 👉 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#ChristmasChallenge @biggive.bsky.social
For the next 7 days, every £1 you donate to secure a future for this incredible moth will be matched in the Big Give! Donate today 👉 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#ChristmasChallenge @biggive.bsky.social
With one colony left in Yorkshire, the Dark Bordered Beauty is on the brink of extinction in England 🚨
After a wildfire in May 2025 destroyed part of the moth’s breeding site, it has never been more critical to expand its range to other areas.
After a wildfire in May 2025 destroyed part of the moth’s breeding site, it has never been more critical to expand its range to other areas.
December 4, 2025 at 5:18 PM
With one colony left in Yorkshire, the Dark Bordered Beauty is on the brink of extinction in England 🚨
After a wildfire in May 2025 destroyed part of the moth’s breeding site, it has never been more critical to expand its range to other areas.
After a wildfire in May 2025 destroyed part of the moth’s breeding site, it has never been more critical to expand its range to other areas.
Butterflies are nature’s canary in the coalmine, and the release of this year’s biodiversity indicators in England signals a crisis in the wider environment. 🧵
📉 New UK Biodiversity Indicators released today paint a stark picture: long- and short-term declines across most species
Only 2 species indicators are improving long-term. None are improving short-term.
Specialist species like turtle doves, corn buntings & marsh tits are struggling most.
Only 2 species indicators are improving long-term. None are improving short-term.
Specialist species like turtle doves, corn buntings & marsh tits are struggling most.
December 4, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Butterflies are nature’s canary in the coalmine, and the release of this year’s biodiversity indicators in England signals a crisis in the wider environment. 🧵
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A rather tatty Red Admiral in my garden in Chard today 3rd Dec!
@savebutterflies.bsky.social
@savebutterflies.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
A rather tatty Red Admiral in my garden in Chard today 3rd Dec!
@savebutterflies.bsky.social
@savebutterflies.bsky.social
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Yippee! I got a moth to the trap! Not just any moth but the December Moth! 😃 (also the only moth to the trap 😬) #teammoth @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Yippee! I got a moth to the trap! Not just any moth but the December Moth! 😃 (also the only moth to the trap 😬) #teammoth @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social
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Great day recently with @savebutterflies.bsky.social Lincolnshire branch, exploring the possibilities of habitat restoration for the now Red Listed Grizzled Skipper #butterfly. Very much looking forward to getting started on this project in the new year.
December 2, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Great day recently with @savebutterflies.bsky.social Lincolnshire branch, exploring the possibilities of habitat restoration for the now Red Listed Grizzled Skipper #butterfly. Very much looking forward to getting started on this project in the new year.
It might be December, but we are still receiving reports of butterflies out and about.
Have you seen one recently? 🦋
Have you seen one recently? 🦋
I have just had a Red Admiral in the garden! @savebutterflies.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 10:23 AM
It might be December, but we are still receiving reports of butterflies out and about.
Have you seen one recently? 🦋
Have you seen one recently? 🦋
Double your impact to save the Dark Bordered Beauty this #GivingTuesday 💚
For the next 7 days, every £1 you donate to secure a future for this incredible moth will be matched in the Big Give! Donate today 👉 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#ChristmasChallenge @biggive.bsky.social
For the next 7 days, every £1 you donate to secure a future for this incredible moth will be matched in the Big Give! Donate today 👉 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#ChristmasChallenge @biggive.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Double your impact to save the Dark Bordered Beauty this #GivingTuesday 💚
For the next 7 days, every £1 you donate to secure a future for this incredible moth will be matched in the Big Give! Donate today 👉 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#ChristmasChallenge @biggive.bsky.social
For the next 7 days, every £1 you donate to secure a future for this incredible moth will be matched in the Big Give! Donate today 👉 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#ChristmasChallenge @biggive.bsky.social
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Humbled to see Nature Within included in this festive round-up of books for wildlife lovers 📚 🎄 🐛 🦋 @savebutterflies.bsky.social
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I must say, Moth: An Evolution Story is a truly wonderful book and one I’ve read to my daughters many times!
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I must say, Moth: An Evolution Story is a truly wonderful book and one I’ve read to my daughters many times!
Books for wildlife lovers: Your festive reading round-up
Looking for the perfect gift for the wildlife and book lovers in your life this Christmas and New Year? Or perhaps you’re looking for some inspiration for your own reading over the festive season? Che...
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December 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Humbled to see Nature Within included in this festive round-up of books for wildlife lovers 📚 🎄 🐛 🦋 @savebutterflies.bsky.social
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I must say, Moth: An Evolution Story is a truly wonderful book and one I’ve read to my daughters many times!
butterfly-conservation.org/news-and-blo...
I must say, Moth: An Evolution Story is a truly wonderful book and one I’ve read to my daughters many times!
Warmer days may feel far away now, but some of our fluttery friends may still make appearances when that winter sun shows itself in our gardens and green spaces 🦋❄️
#SaveButterflies #MothsMatter
#SaveButterflies #MothsMatter
December 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Warmer days may feel far away now, but some of our fluttery friends may still make appearances when that winter sun shows itself in our gardens and green spaces 🦋❄️
#SaveButterflies #MothsMatter
#SaveButterflies #MothsMatter
As #NationalTreeWeek comes to a close, we're highlighting the wonderful Dark Bordered Beauty 🌳🦋
This threatened moth, which resembles crackled bark and leaves, can be found on damp, lightly wooded heathland.
📷: Ilia Ustyantsev, George Tordoff, Martin Wain
#MothsMatter #TeamMoth
This threatened moth, which resembles crackled bark and leaves, can be found on damp, lightly wooded heathland.
📷: Ilia Ustyantsev, George Tordoff, Martin Wain
#MothsMatter #TeamMoth
November 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
As #NationalTreeWeek comes to a close, we're highlighting the wonderful Dark Bordered Beauty 🌳🦋
This threatened moth, which resembles crackled bark and leaves, can be found on damp, lightly wooded heathland.
📷: Ilia Ustyantsev, George Tordoff, Martin Wain
#MothsMatter #TeamMoth
This threatened moth, which resembles crackled bark and leaves, can be found on damp, lightly wooded heathland.
📷: Ilia Ustyantsev, George Tordoff, Martin Wain
#MothsMatter #TeamMoth
Give your loved ones a warm, fuzzy feeling this Christmas with a gift membership to Butterfly Conservation 💖
Order by midday on 12 December for delivery before Christmas! 👉 buff.ly/UN8xGya
Order by midday on 12 December for delivery before Christmas! 👉 buff.ly/UN8xGya
November 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Give your loved ones a warm, fuzzy feeling this Christmas with a gift membership to Butterfly Conservation 💖
Order by midday on 12 December for delivery before Christmas! 👉 buff.ly/UN8xGya
Order by midday on 12 December for delivery before Christmas! 👉 buff.ly/UN8xGya
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Another day another work party to save the Duke of Burgundy in Dorset. This time at Giant Hill to clear encroaching scrub and open up cowslip rich downland @dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Another day another work party to save the Duke of Burgundy in Dorset. This time at Giant Hill to clear encroaching scrub and open up cowslip rich downland @dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social
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Come and work with members of the @pomscheme.bsky.social team on this exciting NEW PhD opportunity! Full details below ⬇️🐝🪰🐞
PhD opportunity!
Want to help protect UK pollinators and shape real biodiversity policy? This project with @ukceh.bsky.social & University of Reading puts you at the heart of major ecological questions. blogs.reading.ac.uk/crocus-dla/c...
Want to help protect UK pollinators and shape real biodiversity policy? This project with @ukceh.bsky.social & University of Reading puts you at the heart of major ecological questions. blogs.reading.ac.uk/crocus-dla/c...
CR2026_46 – Crocus DLA
blogs.reading.ac.uk
November 25, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Come and work with members of the @pomscheme.bsky.social team on this exciting NEW PhD opportunity! Full details below ⬇️🐝🪰🐞
The countdown is ON! Get ready to double your impact for the rare Dark Bordered Beauty in the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge ✨
From 2 December, all donations to help this spectacular moth spread its wings will be matched £ for £.
Save the date 👉 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
📷: Lindsey Bowes
From 2 December, all donations to help this spectacular moth spread its wings will be matched £ for £.
Save the date 👉 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
📷: Lindsey Bowes
November 25, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The countdown is ON! Get ready to double your impact for the rare Dark Bordered Beauty in the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge ✨
From 2 December, all donations to help this spectacular moth spread its wings will be matched £ for £.
Save the date 👉 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
📷: Lindsey Bowes
From 2 December, all donations to help this spectacular moth spread its wings will be matched £ for £.
Save the date 👉 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
📷: Lindsey Bowes
Moths come in all shapes and sizes and the unusual-looking Common Plume (Emmelina monodactyla) is a perfect example 🤩
They can often be found resting, with wings tightly rolled, on fence posts, walls, and even indoors.
📷: Heath McDonald
#MothMonday #MothsMatter #TeamMoth
They can often be found resting, with wings tightly rolled, on fence posts, walls, and even indoors.
📷: Heath McDonald
#MothMonday #MothsMatter #TeamMoth
November 24, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Moths come in all shapes and sizes and the unusual-looking Common Plume (Emmelina monodactyla) is a perfect example 🤩
They can often be found resting, with wings tightly rolled, on fence posts, walls, and even indoors.
📷: Heath McDonald
#MothMonday #MothsMatter #TeamMoth
They can often be found resting, with wings tightly rolled, on fence posts, walls, and even indoors.
📷: Heath McDonald
#MothMonday #MothsMatter #TeamMoth
Can trees outside woods improve farmland biodiversity? 🌳
This #NationalTreeWeek, Richard Fox, Head of Science, discusses a recent study into the importance of trees outside woods for farmland butterflies 🦋
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This #NationalTreeWeek, Richard Fox, Head of Science, discusses a recent study into the importance of trees outside woods for farmland butterflies 🦋
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November 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Can trees outside woods improve farmland biodiversity? 🌳
This #NationalTreeWeek, Richard Fox, Head of Science, discusses a recent study into the importance of trees outside woods for farmland butterflies 🦋
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This #NationalTreeWeek, Richard Fox, Head of Science, discusses a recent study into the importance of trees outside woods for farmland butterflies 🦋
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The right trees in the right place can do wonders for butterflies and moths! 🌳
Why not try adding one of these tree-mendous trees or shrubs to your Wild Space? Learn more 👉 https://wild-spaces.co.uk/idea/plant-a-butterfly-friendly-tree-or-shrub/
#NationalTreeWeek #WildSpaces
Why not try adding one of these tree-mendous trees or shrubs to your Wild Space? Learn more 👉 https://wild-spaces.co.uk/idea/plant-a-butterfly-friendly-tree-or-shrub/
#NationalTreeWeek #WildSpaces
November 22, 2025 at 10:56 AM
The right trees in the right place can do wonders for butterflies and moths! 🌳
Why not try adding one of these tree-mendous trees or shrubs to your Wild Space? Learn more 👉 https://wild-spaces.co.uk/idea/plant-a-butterfly-friendly-tree-or-shrub/
#NationalTreeWeek #WildSpaces
Why not try adding one of these tree-mendous trees or shrubs to your Wild Space? Learn more 👉 https://wild-spaces.co.uk/idea/plant-a-butterfly-friendly-tree-or-shrub/
#NationalTreeWeek #WildSpaces
Can beaver wetlands create a buzz and a flutter for pollinators? 🦫🦋
A new study, carried out by Senior Ecologist Patrick Cook for his PhD at the University of Stirling, revealed that wetlands created by beavers have 45% more butterflies than those created by people.
A new study, carried out by Senior Ecologist Patrick Cook for his PhD at the University of Stirling, revealed that wetlands created by beavers have 45% more butterflies than those created by people.
November 20, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Can beaver wetlands create a buzz and a flutter for pollinators? 🦫🦋
A new study, carried out by Senior Ecologist Patrick Cook for his PhD at the University of Stirling, revealed that wetlands created by beavers have 45% more butterflies than those created by people.
A new study, carried out by Senior Ecologist Patrick Cook for his PhD at the University of Stirling, revealed that wetlands created by beavers have 45% more butterflies than those created by people.
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The #ChristmasChallenge is almost here, and from 2–9 December, your donation to over 1,500 incredible charities can be doubled.
We’re kicking things off with a special message from #PrueLeith, #GaryLineker and #ImeldaStaunton.
Explore the charities now: https://bit.ly/CC25-Social
We’re kicking things off with a special message from #PrueLeith, #GaryLineker and #ImeldaStaunton.
Explore the charities now: https://bit.ly/CC25-Social
November 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The #ChristmasChallenge is almost here, and from 2–9 December, your donation to over 1,500 incredible charities can be doubled.
We’re kicking things off with a special message from #PrueLeith, #GaryLineker and #ImeldaStaunton.
Explore the charities now: https://bit.ly/CC25-Social
We’re kicking things off with a special message from #PrueLeith, #GaryLineker and #ImeldaStaunton.
Explore the charities now: https://bit.ly/CC25-Social
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Really positive landowner workshop yesterday to discuss how to save the Duke of Burgundy in Dorset. Heart-warming that so many farmers want to help this lovely little butterfly and restore biodiversity. Gives me great hope we can do it @dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Really positive landowner workshop yesterday to discuss how to save the Duke of Burgundy in Dorset. Heart-warming that so many farmers want to help this lovely little butterfly and restore biodiversity. Gives me great hope we can do it @dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social
Gweithio gyda’n gilydd er lles Britheg y Gors 💪
Wrth i Brosiect Adfer Britheg y Gors yng Nghymru ddirwyn i ben, rydym yn edrych yn ôl ar rai o’i lwyddiannau rhyfeddol gan glywed sylwadau’r bobl a fydd yn canlyn arni â’r gwaith angenrheidiol yma yn y dyfodol 👉 buff.ly/rRh1kB9
Wrth i Brosiect Adfer Britheg y Gors yng Nghymru ddirwyn i ben, rydym yn edrych yn ôl ar rai o’i lwyddiannau rhyfeddol gan glywed sylwadau’r bobl a fydd yn canlyn arni â’r gwaith angenrheidiol yma yn y dyfodol 👉 buff.ly/rRh1kB9
November 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Gweithio gyda’n gilydd er lles Britheg y Gors 💪
Wrth i Brosiect Adfer Britheg y Gors yng Nghymru ddirwyn i ben, rydym yn edrych yn ôl ar rai o’i lwyddiannau rhyfeddol gan glywed sylwadau’r bobl a fydd yn canlyn arni â’r gwaith angenrheidiol yma yn y dyfodol 👉 buff.ly/rRh1kB9
Wrth i Brosiect Adfer Britheg y Gors yng Nghymru ddirwyn i ben, rydym yn edrych yn ôl ar rai o’i lwyddiannau rhyfeddol gan glywed sylwadau’r bobl a fydd yn canlyn arni â’r gwaith angenrheidiol yma yn y dyfodol 👉 buff.ly/rRh1kB9
Working together for the Marsh Fritillary 💪
As the Wales Marsh Fritillary Recovery Partnership Project comes to a close, we take a look back at some of the amazing achievements and hear from the people who will continue this vital work into the future 👉 buff.ly/rRh1kB9
As the Wales Marsh Fritillary Recovery Partnership Project comes to a close, we take a look back at some of the amazing achievements and hear from the people who will continue this vital work into the future 👉 buff.ly/rRh1kB9
November 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Working together for the Marsh Fritillary 💪
As the Wales Marsh Fritillary Recovery Partnership Project comes to a close, we take a look back at some of the amazing achievements and hear from the people who will continue this vital work into the future 👉 buff.ly/rRh1kB9
As the Wales Marsh Fritillary Recovery Partnership Project comes to a close, we take a look back at some of the amazing achievements and hear from the people who will continue this vital work into the future 👉 buff.ly/rRh1kB9
The Butterfly Conservation Christmas Gift Guide has landed! 🎁✨
Treat the nature lover in your life while helping vulnerable butterfly and moth species across the UK.
Find the perfect gift 👉 https://butterfly-conservation.org/christmas-gift-guide
Treat the nature lover in your life while helping vulnerable butterfly and moth species across the UK.
Find the perfect gift 👉 https://butterfly-conservation.org/christmas-gift-guide
November 15, 2025 at 11:17 AM
The Butterfly Conservation Christmas Gift Guide has landed! 🎁✨
Treat the nature lover in your life while helping vulnerable butterfly and moth species across the UK.
Find the perfect gift 👉 https://butterfly-conservation.org/christmas-gift-guide
Treat the nature lover in your life while helping vulnerable butterfly and moth species across the UK.
Find the perfect gift 👉 https://butterfly-conservation.org/christmas-gift-guide
Found an unexpected house guest this winter? 🦋🏠
Five butterfly species spend the winter as adults in the UK: the Brimstone, Small Tortoiseshell, Comma, Peacock and Red Admiral.
See our advice for what to do if you find an overwintering butterfly 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/news-and-blo...
Five butterfly species spend the winter as adults in the UK: the Brimstone, Small Tortoiseshell, Comma, Peacock and Red Admiral.
See our advice for what to do if you find an overwintering butterfly 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/news-and-blo...
November 14, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Found an unexpected house guest this winter? 🦋🏠
Five butterfly species spend the winter as adults in the UK: the Brimstone, Small Tortoiseshell, Comma, Peacock and Red Admiral.
See our advice for what to do if you find an overwintering butterfly 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/news-and-blo...
Five butterfly species spend the winter as adults in the UK: the Brimstone, Small Tortoiseshell, Comma, Peacock and Red Admiral.
See our advice for what to do if you find an overwintering butterfly 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/news-and-blo...
Surprise the nature lover in your life with a gift that lasts all year! 🦋✨
Our gift membership includes a specially wrapped welcome pack with everything they need to start learning about the wonderful world of butterflies and moths.
Order today 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/join?utm_cam...
Our gift membership includes a specially wrapped welcome pack with everything they need to start learning about the wonderful world of butterflies and moths.
Order today 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/join?utm_cam...
November 13, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Surprise the nature lover in your life with a gift that lasts all year! 🦋✨
Our gift membership includes a specially wrapped welcome pack with everything they need to start learning about the wonderful world of butterflies and moths.
Order today 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/join?utm_cam...
Our gift membership includes a specially wrapped welcome pack with everything they need to start learning about the wonderful world of butterflies and moths.
Order today 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/join?utm_cam...