Archive for Butterfly Conservation
Butterflies Adapt Eating Habits in Response to Climate Change
New evidence shows species are changing their diet to increase chance of survival A new study led by scientists in the Department of Biology at the University of York has shown how a butterfly has changed its diet, and consequently has sped northwards in response to climate change. Continue reading
Help Save our Butterflies
Take a closer look at some of our rarest species this spring during Save Our Butterflies Week. Continue reading
Wild Spring Weather Baffles Butterflies
Some species emerging early but others delayed by the deluge. This year’s wild spring weather has baffled our butterflies with some species emerging earlier than usual while others have been delayed by the deluge. Continue reading
Search for the Skipper
Scotland could be harbouring previously undiscovered colonies of one of the country’s rarest butterflies, it emerged today. Continue reading
Record Spring Respite For Rare Butterflies
Last year’s record-breaking spring helped some of the UK’s rarest butterflies recover following years of decline, a scientific study today revealed. Continue reading
Cotswold site could become flagship Large Blue reserve
Butterfly Conservation needs public support to help acquire a site that could become a flagship home for the previously extinct Large Blue Butterfly. Continue reading
Boost for Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary in North Wales
Conservationists in North Wales are celebrating after moves to reverse the dramatic decline of the Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary in Clocaenog Forest boosted its chances of survival. Continue reading
How To Save Europe’s Threatened Butterflies
Managing habitats correctly is the key to saving Europe’s most threatened butterflies, new guidelines have revealed. Continue reading
‘Fritillary flyways’ created to connect habitat…
A conservation project underway in Cornwall aimed at securing the future of one of Britain’s rarest butterflies is proving to be a success, thanks to the creation of special ‘butterfly corridors’ and the revival of traditional woodland management. Continue reading
Helping Cornwall’s rare butterflies take wing again
A conservation project underway in Cornwall aimed at securing the future of one of Britain’s rarest butterflies is proving to be a success, thanks to the creation of special ‘butterfly corridors’ and the revival of traditional woodland management. Continue reading
