Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire
@bcwarwickshire.bsky.social
Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire works alongside the local community to raise awareness about the threats to our butterflies, moths and their habitats. VC38.
https://butterfly-conservation.org/in-your-area/warwickshire-branch
https://butterfly-conservation.org/in-your-area/warwickshire-branch
Looking for some interesting reading? The 2025 Moth report for Warwickshire by Alan Prior & Martin Kennard is online and available to read
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Which moths you are hoping to see in your garden this year? #moths #teammoth
butterfly-conservation.org/sites/defaul...
Which moths you are hoping to see in your garden this year? #moths #teammoth
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January 27, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Looking for some interesting reading? The 2025 Moth report for Warwickshire by Alan Prior & Martin Kennard is online and available to read
butterfly-conservation.org/sites/defaul...
Which moths you are hoping to see in your garden this year? #moths #teammoth
butterfly-conservation.org/sites/defaul...
Which moths you are hoping to see in your garden this year? #moths #teammoth
Ooh interesting! Good luck little caterpillars 🐛
I found the first Clouded Yellow caterpillars of 2026 today on the transect.
Only 2 seen, but clear evidence that they continue to overwinter at Southbourne despite what the British winter weather is throwing at them.
Southbourne
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Only 2 seen, but clear evidence that they continue to overwinter at Southbourne despite what the British winter weather is throwing at them.
Southbourne
Dorset
January 26, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Ooh interesting! Good luck little caterpillars 🐛
To help celebrate our 1st Butterfly sighting of the year (17/01/26) please share your photos of a Peacock #butterfly! 😀🦋🎉
Good or bad photos are welcome 🤗
Let’s brighten up the dull, wet and never ending month of January!
#peacock #1stsightings
Good or bad photos are welcome 🤗
Let’s brighten up the dull, wet and never ending month of January!
#peacock #1stsightings
January 26, 2026 at 6:59 PM
To help celebrate our 1st Butterfly sighting of the year (17/01/26) please share your photos of a Peacock #butterfly! 😀🦋🎉
Good or bad photos are welcome 🤗
Let’s brighten up the dull, wet and never ending month of January!
#peacock #1stsightings
Good or bad photos are welcome 🤗
Let’s brighten up the dull, wet and never ending month of January!
#peacock #1stsightings
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Save the date! Join us on Sat 28th March 2026 for the UK Butterfly Recorders meeting.
This free event is open to anyone intersted in butterfly monitoring. We'll present the 2025 UKBMS results, update on other monitoring schemes and talks about butterfly ecology.
This free event is open to anyone intersted in butterfly monitoring. We'll present the 2025 UKBMS results, update on other monitoring schemes and talks about butterfly ecology.
UK Butterfly Recorders' Meeting
Butterfly Conservation holds an annual meeting for butterfly recorders in the UK. These meetings provide a great opportunity to hear about progress with the Butterflies for the New Millennium (BNM)…
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January 23, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Save the date! Join us on Sat 28th March 2026 for the UK Butterfly Recorders meeting.
This free event is open to anyone intersted in butterfly monitoring. We'll present the 2025 UKBMS results, update on other monitoring schemes and talks about butterfly ecology.
This free event is open to anyone intersted in butterfly monitoring. We'll present the 2025 UKBMS results, update on other monitoring schemes and talks about butterfly ecology.
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Room for one more? At this time of year, Herald moths (Scoliopteryx libatrix) can be found roosting together in caves and outbuildings 😴
📷: Iain Leach
#Winterwatch #MothsMatter #TeamMoth
📷: Iain Leach
#Winterwatch #MothsMatter #TeamMoth
January 22, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Room for one more? At this time of year, Herald moths (Scoliopteryx libatrix) can be found roosting together in caves and outbuildings 😴
📷: Iain Leach
#Winterwatch #MothsMatter #TeamMoth
📷: Iain Leach
#Winterwatch #MothsMatter #TeamMoth
And we have lift off! First Warwickshire Butterfly of 2026 recorded and on our webpage 🎉 A peacock 🦋 spotted by @stevenwright58.bsky.social
January 22, 2026 at 7:12 PM
And we have lift off! First Warwickshire Butterfly of 2026 recorded and on our webpage 🎉 A peacock 🦋 spotted by @stevenwright58.bsky.social
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Well done! First butterfly for 2026 in Warwickshire. @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social
January 22, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Well done! First butterfly for 2026 in Warwickshire. @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social
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Forget 'Blue' Monday! Today we're celebrating #BlueBugs with the stunning Small Blue (Cupido minimus) 💙🦋
With a wingspan up to 30mm, it is the UK's smallest resident butterfly.
This friendly individual was filmed by Species on the Edge Officer Tracy Munro.
With a wingspan up to 30mm, it is the UK's smallest resident butterfly.
This friendly individual was filmed by Species on the Edge Officer Tracy Munro.
January 19, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Forget 'Blue' Monday! Today we're celebrating #BlueBugs with the stunning Small Blue (Cupido minimus) 💙🦋
With a wingspan up to 30mm, it is the UK's smallest resident butterfly.
This friendly individual was filmed by Species on the Edge Officer Tracy Munro.
With a wingspan up to 30mm, it is the UK's smallest resident butterfly.
This friendly individual was filmed by Species on the Edge Officer Tracy Munro.
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Our annual UK Moth Recorders' Meeting is back with a fantastic line-up of talks exploring the latest developments in moth research and conservation!
📍 Online
📅 Saturday 31 January
Book your place 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-moth-recorders-meeting-tickets-1978136116374
📷: Marian Coburn
📍 Online
📅 Saturday 31 January
Book your place 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-moth-recorders-meeting-tickets-1978136116374
📷: Marian Coburn
January 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Our annual UK Moth Recorders' Meeting is back with a fantastic line-up of talks exploring the latest developments in moth research and conservation!
📍 Online
📅 Saturday 31 January
Book your place 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-moth-recorders-meeting-tickets-1978136116374
📷: Marian Coburn
📍 Online
📅 Saturday 31 January
Book your place 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-moth-recorders-meeting-tickets-1978136116374
📷: Marian Coburn
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Here is the review of the 2025 butterfly season in Northamptonshire. It was certainly an interesting year, and it was fantastic to see records from two species that were considered extinct in the county making an appearance!
www.northantsbutterflies.com/the-butterfl...
www.northantsbutterflies.com/the-butterfl...
A review of the butterfly season in Northamptonshire during 2025 — Northants Butterflies
A review of the butterfly season in Northamptonshire during 2025
www.northantsbutterflies.com
January 17, 2026 at 4:46 AM
Here is the review of the 2025 butterfly season in Northamptonshire. It was certainly an interesting year, and it was fantastic to see records from two species that were considered extinct in the county making an appearance!
www.northantsbutterflies.com/the-butterfl...
www.northantsbutterflies.com/the-butterfl...
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Starting the weekend as we mean to go on: with more positive nature news!
Butterflies are booming in Hertfordshire thanks to the efforts of @stalbanscouncil.bsky.social, @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social and several other organisations.
📷: Malcolm Hull
Butterflies are booming in Hertfordshire thanks to the efforts of @stalbanscouncil.bsky.social, @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social and several other organisations.
📷: Malcolm Hull
January 16, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Starting the weekend as we mean to go on: with more positive nature news!
Butterflies are booming in Hertfordshire thanks to the efforts of @stalbanscouncil.bsky.social, @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social and several other organisations.
📷: Malcolm Hull
Butterflies are booming in Hertfordshire thanks to the efforts of @stalbanscouncil.bsky.social, @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social and several other organisations.
📷: Malcolm Hull
We are putting together our events for 2026 & need your input! Where would you like us to run a walk or butterfly session? 😀🦋🙏 #events #ideas #warwickshire
January 16, 2026 at 1:43 PM
We are putting together our events for 2026 & need your input! Where would you like us to run a walk or butterfly session? 😀🦋🙏 #events #ideas #warwickshire
Fruit trees can also be great for butterflies & moths! Everyone wins! 👍❤️🦋🌳🍎🍏 #trees #garden #butterflies #moths
Fruit trees benefit all sorts of wildlife, including bees, bats and birds. But around two thirds of UK orchards have been lost since 1960. Planting an apple tree in your garden or community can really help to boost biodiversity.
More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/cho...
More: littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/cho...
January 16, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Fruit trees can also be great for butterflies & moths! Everyone wins! 👍❤️🦋🌳🍎🍏 #trees #garden #butterflies #moths
If you would like to help monitor butterflies in Warwickshire do get in touch 😀 We are here to support you too 👍
Thinking of monitoring butterflies in your local area or setting up a monitoring project?
We have new guidance to help navigate the various monitoring methods and choose the best option for your project.
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We have new guidance to help navigate the various monitoring methods and choose the best option for your project.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:36 PM
If you would like to help monitor butterflies in Warwickshire do get in touch 😀 We are here to support you too 👍
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Tuesday is my volunteer day! Out into the wilds of Warwickshire (Ryton Wood Meadows) let loose on various habitats prepping them for Spring. Rain ✅ Mud✅ Prickly sticks ✅ Friends ✅ Sheep✅ fungi ✅ Fire ✅ tired✅ @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Tuesday is my volunteer day! Out into the wilds of Warwickshire (Ryton Wood Meadows) let loose on various habitats prepping them for Spring. Rain ✅ Mud✅ Prickly sticks ✅ Friends ✅ Sheep✅ fungi ✅ Fire ✅ tired✅ @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social
Our annual UK Moth Recorders' Meeting is back with a fantastic line-up of talks exploring the latest developments in moth research and conservation!
📍 Online
📅 Saturday 31 January
Book your place 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-moth-recorders-meeting-tickets-1978136116374
📷: Marian Coburn
📍 Online
📅 Saturday 31 January
Book your place 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-moth-recorders-meeting-tickets-1978136116374
📷: Marian Coburn
January 11, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Should have worn a jumper! Brrr it’s cold outside so wrap up warm! 😬🐛
Did you know that only 2% of British butterflies and moths spend the winter as an adult?
The majority survive as eggs, caterpillars or chrysalises. 🐛
You can help them by leaving dead plants where they are until the following spring 👉 buff.ly/ls5ZDU4
📷: Heath McDonald
The majority survive as eggs, caterpillars or chrysalises. 🐛
You can help them by leaving dead plants where they are until the following spring 👉 buff.ly/ls5ZDU4
📷: Heath McDonald
January 10, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Should have worn a jumper! Brrr it’s cold outside so wrap up warm! 😬🐛
Lots of great ideas here to put onto the calender 🗓️ No need to wait for one to record butterflies though just submit records as you see them on iRecord & help us understand how they are doing. 👍
Looking for a new challenge in 2026? Become a citizen scientist and collect vital information to help nature while having fun at the same time! 🔍
Here are some dates for your diary 👉 buff.ly/xMiL2dY
📷: Chelsea Mae Photography
Here are some dates for your diary 👉 buff.ly/xMiL2dY
📷: Chelsea Mae Photography
January 10, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Lots of great ideas here to put onto the calender 🗓️ No need to wait for one to record butterflies though just submit records as you see them on iRecord & help us understand how they are doing. 👍
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Want to help nature thrive in 2026? Here are our top 5 tips:
🐝 let dandelions grow
🐞 avoid pesticides and weedkiller
🌻 grow nectar-rich flowers
🐸 provide water
🪲 make a log pile
More:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/5-t...
🐝 let dandelions grow
🐞 avoid pesticides and weedkiller
🌻 grow nectar-rich flowers
🐸 provide water
🪲 make a log pile
More:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/5-t...
January 10, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Want to help nature thrive in 2026? Here are our top 5 tips:
🐝 let dandelions grow
🐞 avoid pesticides and weedkiller
🌻 grow nectar-rich flowers
🐸 provide water
🪲 make a log pile
More:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/5-t...
🐝 let dandelions grow
🐞 avoid pesticides and weedkiller
🌻 grow nectar-rich flowers
🐸 provide water
🪲 make a log pile
More:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/5-t...
Love to see moth & butterfly photos to cheer up a chilly January day 😀 Thanks for copying us in & sharing a Warwickshire butterfly ❤️
Zygaena filipendulae, Six-Spot Burnet moth seen at #RSPBMiddletonLakes, 15/06/25 @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social #Lepidoptera
January 10, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Love to see moth & butterfly photos to cheer up a chilly January day 😀 Thanks for copying us in & sharing a Warwickshire butterfly ❤️
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The winter edition of the UKBMS eNewsletter is out now.
Although we may not be seeing any butterflies this weekend, there's still lots to read about and get involved with.
link.butterfly-conservation.org/m/1/71172733...
Although we may not be seeing any butterflies this weekend, there's still lots to read about and get involved with.
link.butterfly-conservation.org/m/1/71172733...
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January 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The winter edition of the UKBMS eNewsletter is out now.
Although we may not be seeing any butterflies this weekend, there's still lots to read about and get involved with.
link.butterfly-conservation.org/m/1/71172733...
Although we may not be seeing any butterflies this weekend, there's still lots to read about and get involved with.
link.butterfly-conservation.org/m/1/71172733...
Brr that’s one cold looking caterpillar 🐛 🥶
Did you know that only 2% of British butterflies and moths spend the winter as an adult?
The majority survive as eggs, caterpillars or chrysalises. 🐛
You can help them by leaving dead plants where they are until the following spring 👉 buff.ly/ls5ZDU4
📷: Heath McDonald
The majority survive as eggs, caterpillars or chrysalises. 🐛
You can help them by leaving dead plants where they are until the following spring 👉 buff.ly/ls5ZDU4
📷: Heath McDonald
January 8, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Brr that’s one cold looking caterpillar 🐛 🥶
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Need a mid-week pick-me-up? Here's some positive nature news 📰
2025 was the year of the Marsh Fritillary, with numbers increasing in many places across the UK thanks to dedicated habitat management.
Read the full story 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/news-and-blo...
📷: Mark Searle
2025 was the year of the Marsh Fritillary, with numbers increasing in many places across the UK thanks to dedicated habitat management.
Read the full story 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/news-and-blo...
📷: Mark Searle
January 7, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Need a mid-week pick-me-up? Here's some positive nature news 📰
2025 was the year of the Marsh Fritillary, with numbers increasing in many places across the UK thanks to dedicated habitat management.
Read the full story 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/news-and-blo...
📷: Mark Searle
2025 was the year of the Marsh Fritillary, with numbers increasing in many places across the UK thanks to dedicated habitat management.
Read the full story 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/news-and-blo...
📷: Mark Searle
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We have a new blog on our efforts to save one of Europe's most threatened butterflies: the Nevada Grayling (Pseudochazara williamsi), found in just a few locations in southern Spain.
www.bc-europe.eu/webpage.php?...
www.bc-europe.eu/webpage.php?...
January 6, 2026 at 3:08 PM
We have a new blog on our efforts to save one of Europe's most threatened butterflies: the Nevada Grayling (Pseudochazara williamsi), found in just a few locations in southern Spain.
www.bc-europe.eu/webpage.php?...
www.bc-europe.eu/webpage.php?...
New study using @gardenmothscheme.bsky.social data shows that 125w & 80w bulbs attract more moths than any actinics, and that Robinson and Skinner traps retain more moths that Heath traps #teammoth doi.org/10.1111/icad...
Effect of bulb type on moth trap catch and composition in UK gardens
We analyse 10 years of records Garden Moth Scheme (GMS) to estimate the effect of bulb and trap type on the number of moths caught by moth traps. We find that brighter, higher wattage bulbs collect ...
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January 6, 2026 at 5:38 PM