butterflies

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Insects & invertebrates

Guide to British butterflies: how to identify and the best places to spot

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Big Butterfly Count: why it’s important and how you can take part

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Wildlife stories

British butterflies endured seventh worst year on record in 2017

Heath Fritillary (Mellicta athalia). Bavaria, Germany, Europe.

Wildlife stories

Butterflies suffer fourth worst year on record

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Wildlife stories

Butterflies declining more rapidly in towns and cities

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Wildlife stories

Butterfly species in significant decline, study finds

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Wildlife Success Story of the Year 2015/16

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Pesticides harmful to butterflies, finds research

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Braunton Burrows, Devon

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Sandscale Haws, Cumbria

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Martin Down NNR, Hampshire

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Dartmoor farmers win dedication awards for conserving wildlife

Distant view of Box Hill, near Dorking, Surrey Hills, North Downs, Surrey, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Box Hill, Surrey