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.

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.

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

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.

What to do if you find a butterfly in your house in winter

Insects are less obvious in winter, but where do the bees and butterflies go?

The UK is the first country to map and estimate the blue carbon stored in its seabed habitats. The Wildlife Trusts, WWF-UK and RSPB have released a new report sharing the groundbreaking research, conducted on their behalf by the Scottish Association of Marine Science.

The Norfolk broads are home to the UK's largest butterfly, the rare swallowtail. On a still summer's day, the swallowtail can be seen flying fast and feeding mainly on yellow and purple flowers, while its caterpillars hide among milk parsley leaves.