Harry Faull's image of Poplar Admiral taken in Serbia in June this year was a well deserved winner of the International Section of our annual photographic competition. Full results 👉️ butterfly-conservation.org/in-your-area...
Butterfly Conservation Norfolk
@norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
The official Norfolk Branch of Butterfly Conservation, the national charity aiming to save butterflies, moths and our environment
Jasmine Davey aged 8 submitted a strong portfolio of images for our 2026 Photographic Competition. Members voted her "Munchy Munchy” picture of a Mullein caterpillar as the winner. Full results butterfly-conservation.org/in-your-area... #mothsmatter
A date for your diary, the Butterfly Conservation AGM is coming up on Saturday 14 November. To register to join online 👉️ butterfly-conservation.org/agm2026
Thank you to Mark Youles for sharing the beauty of butterflies with us this Halloween. #savebutterflies
Congratulations if your answer was Merveille du Jour to our teaser this morning. Other species caught yesterday in our North Norfolk garden include Green-brindled Crescent, Feathered Thorn & Chestnut. #mothsmatter
A tester for you. Can you name the species photographed in North Norfolk yesterday? We will post the answer later today.
A sighting at this time of year is extra special. A pristine Red Admiral on ivy in our North Norfolk garden yesterday. #savebutterflies
A runner up in the moths category of our annual photographic competition taken by David Beecroft., looking at a Gypsy moth head on. We will feature our winners shortly.
A report covering the period 2017 -2024 by the UK Pollinator Monitoring Scheme has revealed that the most popular flower with pollinating insects is Common Ivy. For more information on how our pollinators are faring 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/news-and-blo... 📷️ Pete Hughes
Wildlife Photographer Alice Hunter will be our speaker at the Members Afternoon this coming Saturday (2.30pm) at Hethersett Village Hall. She will be telling us about the butterflies of Greece & the Mediterranean. Agenda item 2 cake & chat. butterfly-conservation.org/events/norfo...
Look out for the dramatic Black Rustic (Aporophyla nigra) on the wing from September to October 👀 The adult moths come to light and sugar but can also be seen feeding on the flowers of Ivy and even overripe Blackberries. 📷: Iain H Leach #MothsMatter #MothMonday #TeamMoth
Under the age 18? Have you taken a photograph of a butterfly or moth in the last 12 months? Want to enter an image in our annual Photographic Competition? 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/events/photo... P.S. There is a separate category for adults as well. 📷️ Tyler Hood
This Silver Y turned up in my moth trap this morning but also can be seen flying during the day. A migrant moth that does breed here but its early stages cannot survive our winter. #mothsmatter
Caught an Autumnal Rustic on the Isle of Wight this week. It was showing a hint of pink on the wings. Information on the species suggests this is a feature of individuals in the south. Anyone seen this in Norfolk? #mothsmatter
This is a lovely film to share with children and grandchildren along with the follow up learning resource. 👉️ butterfly-conservation.org/discover-and...
Blair's Wainscot (Sedina buettneri) New for Norfolk. Recorded at Reepham 02/10/2026 by Mark Taylor. #norfolkmoths norfolkmoths.co.uk?bf=23760
In the Isle of Wight at the moment, 20+ sightings of Clouded Yellows today. Any sightings in Norfolk in the last few days? #savebutterflies
Calling all photographers! 📢 We want to see your best photos of moths and butterflies taken over the last year for the 2026 Photographic Competition which will be judged at our Members Afternoon on October 24. For full details of how to enter enter, 👉️ butterfly-conservation.org/events/photo...
Talking butterflies/moths is always enjoyable. Last weekend we attended 2 events the Finnbars Force Charity Day & Edingthorpe Church Harvest Day. We loved hearing the passion people have for nature. We shared our overnight catches of moths, which at Finnbar event included a Clifden Nonpareil.
Why are we featuring a picture of a banded demoiselle? This image won the NWT Photographic Competition (mobile phone section) was taken by one of our transect walkers Clifford Wicker. His image along with many others including butterflies will be on display at the Cley Visitor Centre all this month.
Ringstead Downs judging by social media posts seems to have been a butterfly hotspot this year. It was fairly quiet yesterday but I did manage to see both Small Copper & Small Heath. A Clouded Yellow seen by other walkers eluded me. #savebutterflies
Counted a least 5 Wall butterflies on the coast path between Thornham & Holme yesterday. They all looked in excellent condition contrasting with numerous very worn whites.#savebutterflies
Reports received of Swallowtail caterpillars feeding on Fennel. These are likely to be the Continental Swallowtail (gorganus), not the British one (britannicus) which is found only in the Norfolk Broads. We would be interested to hear of any sightings of the Continental form.#savebutterflies
23 moths of 12 species caught in our North Norfolk garden overnight including Black Rustic, Lunar Underwing, Small Blood-Vein and a common migrant to Norfolk Vestal. #mothsmatter
We are at a couple of events this weekend the Finnbar’s Force Family Fiesta at Applewood Hall in Banham on Saturday and at the Harvest Day Celebration All Saints Church Edingthorpe on Sunday. Please come and say hello if you are attending.
Painted Lady enjoying the last of the sun this afternoon in our North Norfolk garden. #savebutterflies
A few butterflies at Ringstead Downs, Norfolk this afternoon before the sun disappeared, Common Blue and Speckled Wood. Also saw Clouded Yellow, Red Admiral and Wall Brown. @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social
Another successful moth trapping session at Foxley Wood this week, 193 moths from 38 species. Highlight was another Clifden Non-pareil from the same location as in August #mothsmatter
