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1. www.wildlifetrusts.org › wildlife › identify-britishIdentify British butterflies | The Wildlife Trusts

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   Spotted a butterfly but not sure what it is? Here are some common British butterflies you might see in your garden, and how to identify them.

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3. www.woodlandtrust.org.uk › blog › 2019Common UK Butterfly Identification and Facts - Woodland Trust

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   The orange and brown wings of the commaare deeply scalloped to give an almost ragged appearance. On the underside of the hindwing, visible if the butterfly has its wings closed, is a small silvery comma-shaped marking.

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   At one time restricted to the south, this butterfly has colonised huge areas of the UK over the past 50 years and now breeds right up to central Scotland. A few have even crossed the sea to start to colonise Ireland.

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   Comma caterpillars, which are camouflaged to resemble bird droppings, feed on a range of plants including nettle, hop and elm. The butterflies feed from flowers and also fallen fruit.

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4. butterfly-conservation.org › butterflies › identifyIdentify a butterfly - Butterfly Conservation

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   Identify a butterfly You can set or adjust your search criteria in the left hand column below. If you know which butterfly you would like more information on, use our butterfly A to Z .

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6. www.nhbs.com › blog › uk-butterfly-identificationThe NHBS Guide to UK Butterfly Identification

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   May 19, 2020 · Butterflies are an iconic and popular sight during the spring and summer months. They are also important indicators of a healthy ecosystem and provide valuable environmental benefits such as pest control and pollination.

7. www.wildlifetrusts.org › wildlife-explorerButterflies | The Wildlife Trusts

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   Discover the amazing diversity and beauty of butterflies in the UK, how to identify them, where to see them and how to help them thrive.

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8. ukbutterflies.co.ukUK Butterflies

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   3 days ago · Written by butterfly experts Lars Andersen and John Vergo, the meticulous content covers everything from a species' appearance to its distribution and habits, illustrated with photos of the male, female, eggs, caterpillars and host plants, together with flight period charts and distribution maps.

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   Where can I find information on British Butterflies?

   • For more information on UK butterflies and how you can help them, please visit Butterfly Conservation.org. Here you will find a wealth of information to help you find and identify butterflies and moths. The illustrations in this guide, from originals painted by Richard Lewington, show 58 British butterfly species.

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   How many butterfly species are there in the UK?

   • In the UK there are currently 57 resident species of butterfly and two regular migrants. Of these, it is estimated that 76% have declined in abundance, occurrence or both over the past 40 years.

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   Are UK butterflies a community of responsible butterfly enthusiasts?

   • UK Butterflies Building a Community of Responsible Butterfly Enthusiasts in Britain & Ireland Butterfly Conservation Europe & Greenwings join forces! Posted on July 31, 2024

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   Why do butterflies need to be recorded?

   • Recording and monitoring butterflies is a vital step in ensuring their conservation. Contributing to citizen science projects such as Butterfly Conservation’s Butterflies for the New Millenium, the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme, or via the iRecord app are vital to gain a picture of how our butterflies are faring.

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   Why are butterflies important?

   • Butterflies are an iconic and popular sight during the spring and summer months. They are also important indicators of a healthy ecosystem and provide valuable environmental benefits such as pest control and pollination.

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   Who sponsors the UK butterflies website?

   • The UK Butterflies team is delighted that Greenwingshas agreed to sponsor the UK Butterflies website for another 3 years. Pete Eeles says: "The long-standing relationship that UK Butterflies has with Greenwings is testament to our shared values, with both organisations promoting Lepidoptera conservation through our respective activities.

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10. canalrivertrust.org.uk › things-to-do › canal-andButterfly guide: how to identify UK butterfly species

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    Jul 3, 2024 · What butterfly have I seen? The UK has 59 different butterfly species, each playing an important role in pollination. Whether you’ve spotted a deep-red peacock butterfly or the well-disguised brimstone, here are a few species found along our canals.