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Butterflies have poor year in 2021 – but some threatened species fare better

Cold, wet spring weather left butterflies faring poorly in 2021 – but some threatened species are doing well with conservation help, experts have said. Results from the annual UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme (UKBMS) show that, with a chilly April and ...

30 Mar 2022 at 01:25

Butterfly numbers still ‘worryingly low’ in 2022 despite good weather

A warm and sunny spell in the summer of 2022 led to increased sightings of certain butterfly species such as the Gatekeeper and Common Blue but overall numbers are still “worryingly low”, experts have said. Sightings of the Comma, a popular species ...

07 Oct 2022 at 01:01

Two-fifths of British butterflies threatened with extinction, analysis shows

More than two-fifths of British butterflies are threatened with extinction, with experts warning that action is needed to prevent species being lost. The latest Red List for British butterflies shows a worsening picture for many species as climate ...

25 May 2022 at 03:01

Scotland

Scientists seek help to study effect of extreme weather on butterflies

Nature lovers are being urged to count butterflies this summer to help scientists understand what impact climate change is having on the insects. The record temperatures, heatwaves and droughts which blighted the country last year are believed to ...

14 Jul 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Butterfly count shows one species increased 41% after decline in recent years

A butterfly species relatively new in Scotland boomed this summer, while another which declined in the 20th century enjoyed a revival, new figures show. Habitat loss has been blamed for a long-term decline in the insects, although the number ...

15 Sept 2023 at 00:01

Climate change driving migratory butterfly to stay in UK

Climate change is causing a migratory butterfly to stay in the UK over winter and abandon its usual flight south, a citizen science project has revealed. The red admiral normally travels up from continental Europe or North Africa in the ...

03 Aug 2023 at 00:01

Some UK butterfly species drop to lowest recorded numbers amid ‘human impact’

Conservationists have recorded their lowest ever count of some butterfly varieties in Britain amid concerns about human impacts on the environment. Last year saw a mixed picture for 58 butterflies, with some species soaring in numbers ...

03 Apr 2024 at 11:00

Counting butterflies for citizen science project can reduce anxiety – study

Taking part in citizen science projects such as counting butterflies can reduce anxiety and boost a sense of connection with nature, a study has found. Researchers surveyed participants in the Big Butterfly Count in 2022, in which ...

04 Mar 2024 at 00:01

Allowing a patch of grass in gardens to grow long helps butterflies, study finds

Letting parts of your garden go wild with long grass boosts butterflies – particularly in towns and intensively farmed areas, a study has found. Research from wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation analysing butterfly sightings ...

19 Apr 2024 at 11:04

Public urged to join butterfly count to help action to save species

Members of the public are being urged to join a national butterfly count, as experts warn that time is running out to save some species. A recent report from wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation warned that more than ...

15 Jul 2022 at 01:01

Life

What are the biggest threats to butterflies and how can gardeners help?

Time is running out to save some of Britain’s best-loved insects, with recent findings revealing a 26% increase in the number of butterfly species threatened with extinction, according to wildlife charity Butterfly ...

05 Jul 2022 at 09:00

Endangered adult pine hoverfly spotted in wild for first time in years

A critically endangered adult pine hoverfly has been spotted in the wild in Britain for the first time in nearly a decade following conservation efforts, experts have said. The discovery comes after staggered ...

10 Jun 2022 at 11:11

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