UK butterflies

UK butterflies

The Common blue butterfly, Polyommatus icarus on flower

British butterfly guide: how to identify and the best places to spot

Britain is home to 59 species of butterfly, which all play an important role in pollination. In our expert guide, we take a look at butterfly identification, common butterfly species, how long butterflies live, and where to see them in the UK.
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River estuary

Arnside and Silverdale guide: walks, where to stay and things to do

Between the shimmering sandflats of Morecambe Bay and the high crags of Hutton Roof lies the forgotten Eden of Arnside and Silverdale, where birds and butterflies thrive in the meres and woodlands.
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Orange-tip. /Credit: Ian H Leach/Butterfly Conservation

Last year was ‘good’ for butterflies according to survey results

Although good numbers of sightings were recorded in 2020 for a number of butterfly species in the UK, conservationists warn that our view of what a 'good' year is shifting.
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Rare UK butterflies make a comeback

Record-breaking spring 2011 temperatures have increased some butterfly numbers
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