Butterflies

Attenborough is encouraging people to take part in the Big Butterfly Count
Attenborough says “watching butterflies is good for you”
The mental health benefits of butterfly watching are being highlighted by David Attenborough ahead of the Big Butterfly Count. 
High brown fritillary butterfly at Heddon Valley
Bumper numbers of high brown fritillary butterflies reported by National Trust
The UK's most endangered butterfly also appeared earlier in the season than usual.
How to make a butterfly-friendly garden
Eight top tips for attracting butterflies to your garden.
Papilio machaon, swallowtail, UK
7 things you didn’t know about the swallowtail
Discover fantastic facts about Britain’s largest butterfly. 
Swallowtail feeding on thistles in Norfolk
Why are swallowtails so restricted in the UK?
Entomologist and BBC Wildlife contributor Richard Jones explains why this beautiful butterfly is only found in Norfolk.
Small tortoiseshell butterfly
Why do male butterflies chase other butterfly species?
BBC Wildlife contributer Richard Jones explains this aggressive butterfly behaviour.
Grizzled skipper butterfly
Bad weather to blame for butterfly declines
Grayling and grizzled skipper numbers suffered in 2017.
Graslie has had a butterfly named after her in honour of her outreach efforts
Butterfly named after prominent YouTuber
Scientists have named a newly described species in honour of Emily Graslie.
White-letter hairstreak egg at Lennel
How tiny eggs are bringing joy to conservationists
A declining butterfly could now be breeding in Scotland for the first time in over 130 years.
Red admiral butterfly
Bumper autumn butterfly numbers expected
Why you could see butterflies in your garden up until early November.
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