Last year saw a mixed picture for 58 butterflies, with some species soaring in numbers ... efforts to restore the Large Blue, which was reintroduced to the UK after becoming extinct in the 1970s ...

this bright blue butterfly has a short but stunning life. It is thought that the colour helps the males to mark their territories, and acts as a defence against predators. The blue morpho is often one ...

In 2023, half of butterfly species had a better than average ... These results are particularly encouraging for the large blue, which was reintroduced to the UK following its extinction in 1979.

More than half the butterfly's habitat has been destroyed, and the codependent Smith's blue is struggling to survive. Although the Smith's blue has been listed under the Endangered Species Act since ...

We’re delighted to share that, after a competitive bidding process, the RSPB will be taking over the management of Wiltshire ...

The causes involve more than just habitat loss, but there are steps you can take to help save these delicate creatures ...