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Butterfly Conservation 🦋

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Butterfly Conservation 🦋

@savebutterflies

This account is no longer monitored. Please see our pinned post for where to find us or visit our website. 📷: Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi) - Russell Dean

United Kingdom

butterfly-conservation.org

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Butterfly Conservation 🦋
@savebutterflies
May 8
We have decided to fly to other channels. Spread your wings by following us on: Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/savebu… Facebook: facebook.com/savebutterflie… Instagram: instagram.com/savebutterflie… TikTok: tiktok.com/@savebutterfli… Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/butter… 📸: Steven Lofting
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@savebutterflies
Jan 19, 2023
Most butterflies overwinter as a caterpillar or pupa, however the brrrilliant Brimstone is one of the most cold-resistant species that overwinters in the UK as a butterfly. 📷: Eberhard Pfeuffer #Winterwatch #SaveButterflies @BBCSpringwatch
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@savebutterflies
May 24, 2023
New research alert! 📣 A study led by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) has revealed that the UK's gardens are acting as a safe haven for butterflies. Read more here 👉 butrfli.es/3WyPimc 📷: Small Tortoiseshell - Cath Walker #SaveButterflies
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@savebutterflies
Feb 5, 2019
Breathtaking views and exotic moths, is this paradise? This clip, shared with us by Robert Campbell, shows a cloud of Milionia basalis, a day-flying moth from Cambodia, taking a keen interest in Robert and his camera. Likely extracting vital salts from perspiration on his hands.
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Butterfly Conservation 🦋
@savebutterflies
May 8, 2025
Happy 99th Birthday to our President, the legendary Sir David Attenborough 🎂🦋 Thank you for being an inspiration to millions across the globe.
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@savebutterflies
Aug 23, 2020
One of the most incredible examples of camouflage; the Dead Leaf butterfly of Tropical Asia. When a bird or other predator gets too close, the Dead Leaf closes its wings, rendering itself virtually invisible to the would-be killer! butterfly-conservation.org
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@savebutterflies
Feb 1, 2023
It's been a long month, but February is finally here! As the days get longer and the flowers return, here are some of the species you could see over the next few weeks in your gardens and local green spaces. 🦋🏡🌼 #SaveButterflies #MothsMatter
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@savebutterflies
Sep 20, 2023
We're still seeing plenty of Red Admirals out and about! This feeding frenzy was sent in to us by Gillian Leitch. Leaving out over-ripe fruit is a great way to attract butterflies to your #WildSpace. 🦋 For more tips, go to our Wild Spaces website 👉 butrfli.es/3Pkcmld
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@savebutterflies
Jun 12, 2023
The Adonis Blue butterfly is one of the most characteristic of unimproved southern chalk downland, where it can be seen flying low over shortly grazed turf (typically steep, south-facing slopes) butrfli.es/2ZMCLOc 📷 Iain H Leach #Springwatch @BBCSpringwatch
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@savebutterflies
Jul 14, 2023
The #BigButterflyCount 2023 has officially started! 🦋 Our butterflies and moths need our help more than ever. This is why we are urging everyone to get out for the Count to help us conserve them! 💚 Get involved 👉 bigbutterflycount.org #SaveButterflies #MothsMatter
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@savebutterflies
Jul 15, 2023
Planning to get involved with our #BigButterflyCount but need a helping hand in identifying which butterflies and moths you are spotting? 🦋 🔎 Use our handy ID guides for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland! Download & take part 👉 bigbutterflycount.org
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@savebutterflies
May 20, 2023
On #WorldBeeDay, we celebrate the pollinating power of our 'buzz-y' friends and all the other critically important pollinators too 🌻🐝🦋 Did you know that new research has found that moths are even more efficient pollinators than bees? Find out more 👉 butrfli.es/432OeZu
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@savebutterflies
Jul 17, 2020
The Big Butterfly Count has started! Sir David Attenborough asks, "Where will you do yours?" bigbutterflycount.org Download the free app or printable ID chart and get out for the count. We want to make 2020 the biggest #ButterflyCount ever, so please retweet! 🦋
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Butterfly Conservation 🦋
@savebutterflies
Feb 3, 2023
The State of UK’s Butterflies 2022 report has been released today and it's not good news 80% of butterflies in the UK have declined since the 1970s 🦋📉 We need urgent action to turn things around. Act Now 👉 butrfli.es/40juRuZ #StateOfButterflies #SaveButterflies
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