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 📷: Elephant Hawk-moth (Deilephila elpenor) - Kate Marie Brightland
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Cover photo 📷: Elephant Hawk-moth (Deilephila elpenor) - Kate Marie Brightland
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First #butterfly of 2026 - this Peacock at @rspb.bsky.social Arne, Dorset this afternoon.
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February 4, 2026 at 1:28 PM
First #butterfly of 2026 - this Peacock at @rspb.bsky.social Arne, Dorset this afternoon.
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Big win for Scotland’s nature! The Natural Environment Bill passed by MSPs will bring in legally binding targets to restore wildlife and habitats. Huge thanks to LINK’s members and supporters who helped make this happen! Let’s keep pushing for strong action and funding to restore Scotland’s nature.
January 30, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Big win for Scotland’s nature! The Natural Environment Bill passed by MSPs will bring in legally binding targets to restore wildlife and habitats. Huge thanks to LINK’s members and supporters who helped make this happen! Let’s keep pushing for strong action and funding to restore Scotland’s nature.
February flutters in with more butterflies and moths to spot this month 🦋
As the days get longer and the flowers return, here are some of the species to look out for over the next few weeks in your gardens and local green spaces.
As the days get longer and the flowers return, here are some of the species to look out for over the next few weeks in your gardens and local green spaces.
February 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM
February flutters in with more butterflies and moths to spot this month 🦋
As the days get longer and the flowers return, here are some of the species to look out for over the next few weeks in your gardens and local green spaces.
As the days get longer and the flowers return, here are some of the species to look out for over the next few weeks in your gardens and local green spaces.
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Wow, UK moth recording really on the up. Nearly 900K records in 2025, probably reach over 1 million in due course. Well done everyone. National Moth Recording Scheme meeting online now @savebutterflies.bsky.social
January 31, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Wow, UK moth recording really on the up. Nearly 900K records in 2025, probably reach over 1 million in due course. Well done everyone. National Moth Recording Scheme meeting online now @savebutterflies.bsky.social
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Another year and another wonderful UK Moth Recorders Meeting. An annual highlight for me. These were my two favourite talks; from Kent and Ireland. Thanks to @savebutterflies.bsky.social for continuing to put on this lovely event each year.
January 31, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Another year and another wonderful UK Moth Recorders Meeting. An annual highlight for me. These were my two favourite talks; from Kent and Ireland. Thanks to @savebutterflies.bsky.social for continuing to put on this lovely event each year.
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An intrepid band of volunteers braved the rain today for Cornwall Butterfly Conservation's work party at Wheal Maid. We were removing encroaching Gorse, Sallow and Cotoneaster from a south-facing slope to restore the heathland for Grayling and Silver-studded Blues.
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January 24, 2026 at 8:06 PM
An intrepid band of volunteers braved the rain today for Cornwall Butterfly Conservation's work party at Wheal Maid. We were removing encroaching Gorse, Sallow and Cotoneaster from a south-facing slope to restore the heathland for Grayling and Silver-studded Blues.
@savebutterflies.bsky.social
@savebutterflies.bsky.social
POV you're a Peacock butterfly soaking up every last scrap of winter sunshine
We'd hiss too if someone was blocking our sun!
📹: Jake Hearney
We'd hiss too if someone was blocking our sun!
📹: Jake Hearney
January 29, 2026 at 4:27 PM
POV you're a Peacock butterfly soaking up every last scrap of winter sunshine
We'd hiss too if someone was blocking our sun!
📹: Jake Hearney
We'd hiss too if someone was blocking our sun!
📹: Jake Hearney
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Read more about our recent publication on increasing inclusivity in biological recording #citizenscience with @sei.org @savebutterflies.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social @plantlifeuk.bsky.social @batconservation.bsky.social & others www.sei.org/publications...
Increasing inclusivity in biological recording in the UK: progress to date and future priorities
Eight UK organizations who run volunteer biological recording schemes gathered to evaluate their engagement and activities with underrepresented groups.
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January 23, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Read more about our recent publication on increasing inclusivity in biological recording #citizenscience with @sei.org @savebutterflies.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @ukceh.bsky.social @plantlifeuk.bsky.social @batconservation.bsky.social & others www.sei.org/publications...
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A Brown Argus (Aricia agestis) sat on the flowerhead of what is probably Meadow Vetchling (Lathyrus pratensis) from last summer.
#summer #butterflies #butterfly #lincolnshire #wildlife #nature #getoutside #botany
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#summer #butterflies #butterfly #lincolnshire #wildlife #nature #getoutside #botany
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January 25, 2026 at 3:24 PM
A Brown Argus (Aricia agestis) sat on the flowerhead of what is probably Meadow Vetchling (Lathyrus pratensis) from last summer.
#summer #butterflies #butterfly #lincolnshire #wildlife #nature #getoutside #botany
@bsbibotany.bsky.social @lincswildlife.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social
#summer #butterflies #butterfly #lincolnshire #wildlife #nature #getoutside #botany
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Let’s have a little love for larvae… 🐛
🎥 By James Bashford
🎶 Caterpillar Crawl by The Lively Ones
🌟 Created in Edits
#NatureWithin #TeamMoth @savebutterflies.bsky.social @chrisgpackham.bsky.social
🎥 By James Bashford
🎶 Caterpillar Crawl by The Lively Ones
🌟 Created in Edits
#NatureWithin #TeamMoth @savebutterflies.bsky.social @chrisgpackham.bsky.social
January 26, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Let’s have a little love for larvae… 🐛
🎥 By James Bashford
🎶 Caterpillar Crawl by The Lively Ones
🌟 Created in Edits
#NatureWithin #TeamMoth @savebutterflies.bsky.social @chrisgpackham.bsky.social
🎥 By James Bashford
🎶 Caterpillar Crawl by The Lively Ones
🌟 Created in Edits
#NatureWithin #TeamMoth @savebutterflies.bsky.social @chrisgpackham.bsky.social
For #MothMonday, we present to you: the magnificent Twenty Plume (Alucita hexadactyla)
Its English name is slightly misleading, as each wing is actually separated into 6 'plumes'. The scientific name is more accurate, meaning 'six-fingered'. 🖐️
📷: Patrick Clement
#MothsMatter #TeamMoth
Its English name is slightly misleading, as each wing is actually separated into 6 'plumes'. The scientific name is more accurate, meaning 'six-fingered'. 🖐️
📷: Patrick Clement
#MothsMatter #TeamMoth
January 26, 2026 at 12:26 PM
For #MothMonday, we present to you: the magnificent Twenty Plume (Alucita hexadactyla)
Its English name is slightly misleading, as each wing is actually separated into 6 'plumes'. The scientific name is more accurate, meaning 'six-fingered'. 🖐️
📷: Patrick Clement
#MothsMatter #TeamMoth
Its English name is slightly misleading, as each wing is actually separated into 6 'plumes'. The scientific name is more accurate, meaning 'six-fingered'. 🖐️
📷: Patrick Clement
#MothsMatter #TeamMoth
Just one week to go until our annual UK Moth Recorders' Meeting! Will we see you there? 👀
Book your place to hear about the latest developments in moth research and conservation 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-moth-recorders-meeting-tickets-1978136116374
📷: Rob Blanken
#MothsMatter #TeamMoth
Book your place to hear about the latest developments in moth research and conservation 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-moth-recorders-meeting-tickets-1978136116374
📷: Rob Blanken
#MothsMatter #TeamMoth
January 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Just one week to go until our annual UK Moth Recorders' Meeting! Will we see you there? 👀
Book your place to hear about the latest developments in moth research and conservation 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-moth-recorders-meeting-tickets-1978136116374
📷: Rob Blanken
#MothsMatter #TeamMoth
Book your place to hear about the latest developments in moth research and conservation 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-moth-recorders-meeting-tickets-1978136116374
📷: Rob Blanken
#MothsMatter #TeamMoth
Did someone say #BigGardenBirdwatch? 🐦👀
We're looking forward to helping our friends at @rspb.bsky.social conduct the world's largest wildlife survey this weekend!
Nature is in serious trouble and this is something easy we can all do to help wildlife and ourselves 👉 www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
We're looking forward to helping our friends at @rspb.bsky.social conduct the world's largest wildlife survey this weekend!
Nature is in serious trouble and this is something easy we can all do to help wildlife and ourselves 👉 www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
January 23, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Did someone say #BigGardenBirdwatch? 🐦👀
We're looking forward to helping our friends at @rspb.bsky.social conduct the world's largest wildlife survey this weekend!
Nature is in serious trouble and this is something easy we can all do to help wildlife and ourselves 👉 www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
We're looking forward to helping our friends at @rspb.bsky.social conduct the world's largest wildlife survey this weekend!
Nature is in serious trouble and this is something easy we can all do to help wildlife and ourselves 👉 www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
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Did you miss our Zoom presentation on the 21st January - Butterflies of Southern Mexico with Ian Small. It is now available to watch on YouTube - it should certainly brighten up your day! www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jd4... @savebutterflies.bsky.social
Some Butterflies from Southern Mexico, by Ian Small
YouTube video by Herts & Middx Butterfly Conservation
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January 22, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Did you miss our Zoom presentation on the 21st January - Butterflies of Southern Mexico with Ian Small. It is now available to watch on YouTube - it should certainly brighten up your day! www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jd4... @savebutterflies.bsky.social
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A glimmer of brightness for our Work Party to improve Duke of Burgundy habitat in North Dorset. It’s down to six small colonies so every little helps @dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social
January 22, 2026 at 11:10 AM
A glimmer of brightness for our Work Party to improve Duke of Burgundy habitat in North Dorset. It’s down to six small colonies so every little helps @dorsetbutterflies.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social
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
It's happening! The first butterfly sightings of 2026 are in 🦋
The first Red Admiral in the UK was spotted on the wing in Swansea on 2 January.
Which species are you looking forward to seeing most this year?
📷: Iain H Leach
The first Red Admiral in the UK was spotted on the wing in Swansea on 2 January.
Which species are you looking forward to seeing most this year?
📷: Iain H Leach
January 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM
It's happening! The first butterfly sightings of 2026 are in 🦋
The first Red Admiral in the UK was spotted on the wing in Swansea on 2 January.
Which species are you looking forward to seeing most this year?
📷: Iain H Leach
The first Red Admiral in the UK was spotted on the wing in Swansea on 2 January.
Which species are you looking forward to seeing most this year?
📷: Iain H Leach
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And in a sunny spell we spotted movement. "A butterfly!!!" we exclaimed as this Peacock awoke and fluttered above the Bramble before settling back. It took ages to refind but flew again and landed next to the path.
@rspbengland.bsky.social Middleton Lakes
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@rspbengland.bsky.social Middleton Lakes
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January 17, 2026 at 8:48 PM
And in a sunny spell we spotted movement. "A butterfly!!!" we exclaimed as this Peacock awoke and fluttered above the Bramble before settling back. It took ages to refind but flew again and landed next to the path.
@rspbengland.bsky.social Middleton Lakes
@savebutterflies.bsky.social
@rspbengland.bsky.social Middleton Lakes
@savebutterflies.bsky.social
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Another successful work party at Rowland wood with 18 other @savebutterflies.bsky.social volunteers. Thinning and coppicing coupes for Fritillary butterflies - making some small habitat likes/hibernacula and having a bonfire too.
January 18, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Another successful work party at Rowland wood with 18 other @savebutterflies.bsky.social volunteers. Thinning and coppicing coupes for Fritillary butterflies - making some small habitat likes/hibernacula and having a bonfire too.
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Hedgerow Heroes - Volunteers from Butterfly Conservation and CPRE Herts hedge planting today. The mix 15 plant species for butterflies and moths includes Buckthorn, Blackthorn, Elm and Holly. We’ve planted over 1km of hedge north of Hertford @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social
January 18, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Hedgerow Heroes - Volunteers from Butterfly Conservation and CPRE Herts hedge planting today. The mix 15 plant species for butterflies and moths includes Buckthorn, Blackthorn, Elm and Holly. We’ve planted over 1km of hedge north of Hertford @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social
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Apparently it's #BlueMonday today, so four Blues from sunnier times #DarlandBanks @kentwildlife.bsky.social #Butterflies @savebutterflies.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Apparently it's #BlueMonday today, so four Blues from sunnier times #DarlandBanks @kentwildlife.bsky.social #Butterflies @savebutterflies.bsky.social
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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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 12:01 PM
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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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
Butterflies and moths are sounding the alarm. Nature in the UK is in crisis. 🚨
Wildlife and natural places are under pressure from development, climate change and habitat loss - and yet a new report, the Nuclear Regulatory Review, suggests weakening the protections that help keep what remains safe.
Wildlife and natural places are under pressure from development, climate change and habitat loss - and yet a new report, the Nuclear Regulatory Review, suggests weakening the protections that help keep what remains safe.
January 15, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Butterflies and moths are sounding the alarm. Nature in the UK is in crisis. 🚨
Wildlife and natural places are under pressure from development, climate change and habitat loss - and yet a new report, the Nuclear Regulatory Review, suggests weakening the protections that help keep what remains safe.
Wildlife and natural places are under pressure from development, climate change and habitat loss - and yet a new report, the Nuclear Regulatory Review, suggests weakening the protections that help keep what remains safe.