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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 two-fifths of British ...

15 Jul 2022 at 01:01

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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 Conservation. Last year’s ...

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 releases of larvae in October ...

10 Jun 2022 at 11:11

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 ...

25 May 2022 at 03:01

Public urged to join butterfly count as species spread north with climate change

Members of the public are being asked to help scientists track the impacts of climate change on butterflies, as data shows the insects are on the move north. After analysing 50 years of data, researchers have discovered a northward ...

12 Jul 2024 at 11:57

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

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 ...

07 Oct 2022 at 01:01

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 ...

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 ...

04 Mar 2024 at 00:01

Local News

Where are all the Butterflies gone across County Tipperary?

Leading wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has revealed very low numbers of butterflies have been spotted so far in its annual Big Butterfly Count. On average participants are seeing just over half the ...

29 Jul 2024 at 13:33

Half of UK butterfly species in long-term decline, monitoring reveals

More than half of UK butterfly species are now in long-term decline, as humans destroy habitats, use pesticides and drive climate change, experts said. The UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme, run by a ...

02 Apr 2025 at 10:32

Hairy hogs and Longhorn cattle act as ‘living lawnmowers’ to help rare butterfly

Hairy Hungarian hogs have been drafted in to create the perfect habitat for the UK’s most endangered butterfly, conservationists said. The curly-haired Mangalitsa pigs and English Longhorn cattle ...

12 Jun 2024 at 14:32

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