Adonis blue
The rare Adonis blue can be spotted on sunny chalk grasslands throughout summer. Males are a dazzling sky-blue in colour, while females are duller brown.
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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.
Talk: Britain’s Beautiful Blue Butterflies
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Join Neil Dickinson for a fascinating talk about these lovely blue butterflies. NB slight change to previously advertised talk.
Incredible insects
Insects are everywhere, often overlooked, but playing vital roles in almost every ecosystem. Meet some of the miniature miracle-workers that help keep our world running.
Action for Insects campaign
The UK's insect populations are in trouble: 41% face extinction. To save them, we all need to act quickly. The Wildlife Trusts are calling for everyone to be insect champions and for a pesticide reduction target to help them recover.
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.
Essential Insects - Whitchurch Branch
This link will open on the Shropshire Wildlife Trust website.
Dr Cath Price talks about insects essential role.
Where do bee and butterflies go in winter
Insects are less obvious in winter, but where do the bees and butterflies go?
Incredible Invertebrates at Hetton Park
This link will open on the Durham Wildlife Trust website.
Join us for a family-friendly exploration of some of the many invertebrates found in the centre of Hetton.
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.
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.
Take action for insects with your school
Insects need our help! Your free Action for Insects school guide is full of learning plans and resources designed to engage children with insects, investigate local environments, and take action for insects in your school grounds and beyond.