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Species

Scotch argus

As the name suggests, this beautiful brown butterfly is most common in Scotland, though it can also be seen in northern England.

Nature Reserve

Smardale

This link will open on the Cumbria Wildlife Trust website.

The stunning scenery provides a backdrop to this lovely reserve. The steep wooded slopes of Smardale gill contrasts with the views of open rolling countryside from the viaduct. A great place for…

Event

Beautiful Butterflies (Watch Event)

This link will open on the Isle of Man Wildlife Trust website.

Navigate wildflowers in search of the Island’s most beautiful, winged friends!

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Learn to identify Butterflies

This link will open on the Shropshire Wildlife Trust website.

Butterfly expert Dr Simon Spencer will show how to identify a variety of butterflies through their markings, flight patterns, and other behaviours.

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Blue butterflies

See blue butterflies around the UK this summer! Marvel at the once extinct, still rare large blue at a handful of locations, or the more widespread common blue can be found throughout the country.
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Woodland butterflies

Head to the woods to enjoy some of Britain’s most dramatic and endangered butterflies. Caterpillars have particular plant requirements which restricts species to handful of special spots. Find one near you this summer.
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Identify British butterflies

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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Butterflies without borders

Patrick Barkham reveals the secrets of how some butterflies, like the painted lady, are able to migrate from Africa to the UK.