Species

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.
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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.

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Talk: The wonder of insects

This link will open on the Suffolk Wildlife Trust website.

Join us on a fascinating journey into the incredible world of insects, with Dr Ross Piper

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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.
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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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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.
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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.