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Swallowtail and Birdwing Butterfly Trust
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The charity dedicated to global swallowtail conservation. www.sbbt.org.uk
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A well written piece about our recently published paper on the British swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon britannicus) phys.org/news/2026-07...
This rare British butterfly looks familiar, but its genome tells a very different story
The British swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon britannicus) is the U.K.'s only native swallowtail and its largest native butterfly. It's instantly recognizable by its striking light yellow-and-bla...
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@sbbtrust.bsky.social , alongside @naturalengland.bsky.social and other partners, has today, launched a new project to bring Britain’s largest butterfly and its only native swallowtail species back from the brink of extinction. #wildagain #SpeciesRecovery www.gov.uk/government/n...
Over 350 threatened species to benefit from record investment
130 projects encompassing 364 threatened species to receive funding of £60 million from Natural England’s Species Recovery Programme
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Now thought of as a Broads species, the Cambridgeshire Fens were very much ita historical stronghold "Found in the greatest plenty, thro’out the Fens between Ely & Cambridge, but more particularly in Horningsea, Bottisham, Swaffham, & Burwell fens" Rev Jennings, 1780s
Swallowtail and Birdwing Butterfly Trust@sbbtrust.bsky.social · last mo.@patrickbarkham.bsky.social explains the genetic work on the British Swallowtail that SBBT has recently published with our partners in Montpellier University. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
@patrickbarkham.bsky.social explains the genetic work on the British Swallowtail that SBBT has recently published with our partners in Montpellier University. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
British swallowtail split from European cousins much earlier than thought, study finds
Finding that Norfolk butterfly has been distinct subspecies for 200,000 years could transform conservation approach
theguardian.com
New #OpenAccess research by @benoitevol.bsky.social et al. in #RESInsectConsDiv reports on the genomic distinctiveness and #conservation #genomics of the British #swallowtail butterfly (#Papilio machaon britannicus) doi.org/10.1111/icad.70102 #WholeGenomeSequencing
The Swallowtail and Birdwing Butterfly Trust (SBBT) challenges the conclusions of a recent review by Ingate calling for radical new strategies in managing the British Swallowtail (Papilio machaon britannicus). www.sbbt.org.uk/latest-news/...
Through whole-genome sequencing of P. machaon populations across Europe, we demonstrate that Papilio machaon britannicus forms a genetically distinct and isolated lineage. doi.org/10.1111/icad...
Endemic but not eroded: Genomic distinctiveness and conservation genomics of the British swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon britannicus)
Through whole-genome sequencing of P. machaon populations across Europe, we demonstrate that P. m. britannicus forms a genetically distinct and isolated lineage. Demographic modelling revealed weak .....
doi.org
A Whole genome study of the British Swallowtail (Papilio machaon britannicus) has been completed for the first time. @norfolknats.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social @patrickbarkham.bsky.social doi.org/10.1111/icad...
Endemic but not eroded: Genomic distinctiveness and conservation genomics of the British swallowtail butterfly (Papilio machaon britannicus)
Through whole-genome sequencing of P. machaon populations across Europe, we demonstrate that P. m. britannicus forms a genetically distinct and isolated lineage. Demographic modelling revealed weak ...
doi.org
A Whole genome study of the British Swallowtail (Papilio machaon britannicus) has been completed for the first time. The analyses demonstrates that the British Swallowtail butterfly is genetically isolated and distinct from other Papilio machaon populations. doi.org/10.1111/icad...
One of the surviving Swallowtail (Papilio machaon) eggs found on Hemlock (Conium maculatum) hatched today. It took over 12 days to develop which is a little longer than 'normal' as a result of the recent cool temperatures.
Found our first Swallowtail (Papilio machaon) eggs of the year today- on Hemlock (Conium maculatum) #swallowtail
Coming shortly check out this podcast for #WorldSwallowtailDay: World Swallowtail Day 2026: Celebrating and Saving Iconic Butterflies. www.zsl.org/news-and-eve...
Happy World Swallowtail Day! 🦋 Swallowtails are some of the largest, most beautiful and rarest butterflies on earth 🌎 Help support our work protecting swallowtails globally by visiting www.sbbt.org.uk 📹: Video Bhutan Glory by Sonam Dorji
Don't forget to vote for #BritainsFavouriteButterfly Help us raise awareness about this spectacular butterfly by seeing it crowned #BritainsFavouriteButterfly britainsfavouritebutterfly.co.uk/butterfly/sw...
Swallowtail - Britain’s Favourite Butterfly
The Swallowtail is one of the 60 beautiful butterflies found across the UK. Will it be Britain's Favourite Butterfly?
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Lets Celebrate World Swallowtail Day on Sunday 14th June, 2026! Do your bit to celebrate the diversity of the swallowtail and birdwing family and to help protect the many species under threat. #worldswallowtailday #swallowtailbutterfly #birdwingbutterfly www.sbbt.org.uk/world-swallo...
World Swallowtail Day – 14th June 2026 - SBBT
There are over 580 species of swallowtail in the world. Amongst them, some of the rarest, largest and most spectacular butterflies on the planet. Sadly, many of our swallowtails are under threat, whic...
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The British Swallowtail is now confined to the Norfolk Broads where it faces considerable threats from climate change and habitat loss. Help us raise awareness about this spectacular butterfly by seeing it crowned #BritainsFavouriteButterfly britainsfavouritebutterfly.co.uk/butterfly/sw...
Queen Alexandra's Birdwing is into Round 3 of the #uproarchallenge and are now facing a tough opponent, the White-Rumped Vulture! Time to mobilize - the fun is only just starting! Please vote for the Queen Alexandra's Birdwing here uproar.indianapoliszoo.com
Round 2 voting is underway for the Indianapolis Zoo Uproar Conservation Challenge! Help the Queen Alexandra's Birdwing reach Round 3 for an even greater conservation prize! Voting ends 23 March @ 23:59 Eastern Time! You can now vote DAILY! Share & vote now! #uproarchallenge
🚨The Indianapolis Zoo Uproar Conservation Challenge is here!🚨 You can help the LARGEST BUTTERFLY IN THE WORLD, the Queen Alexandra Birdwing & the IUCN Butterfly & Moth #SpecialistGroup advance through Round 1! Round 1 voting: March 16-19 @ UproarChallenge.com #UproarChallenge
Voting has now opened for Round 1 of the Indianapolis Zoo Uproar Conservation Challenge! #Uproarchallenge Our friends at eButterfly posted this blog on why you should vote for the spectacular Queen Alexandra's Birdwing! e-butterfly.org/en/content/t... Vote here: uproar.indianapoliszoo.com
🚨The Indianapolis Zoo Uproar Conservation Challenge is here!🚨 You can help the LARGEST BUTTERFLY IN THE WORLD, the Queen Alexandra Birdwing & the IUCN Butterfly & Moth #SpecialistGroup advance through Round 1! Round 1 voting: March 16-19 @ UproarChallenge.com #UproarChallenge
Cryopreservation of eggs will be used by researchers at Anglia Ruskin University in an attempt to boost numbers of one of the UK's rarest and largest butterflies, the Swallowtail (Papilio machaon britannicus). www.bbc.co.uk/news/article....
Rare swallowtail butterfly project trialled at Ipswich farm
Jimmy's Farm is collaborating with Anglia Ruskin University in an attempt to boost its numbers.
bbc.co.uk
Check out this stunning limited edition print of the Queen Alexandra's Birdwing Butterfly by johngaleart.co.uk/product/quee.... John is very kindly making a substantial donation from the sale of each print towards the conservation of the Queen Alexandra's Birdwing in Papua New Guinea.
Queen Alexandra's Birdwing - Ornithoptera alexandrae. - John Gale Art
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Visited Norfolk over the weekend for #WorldSwallowtailDay with my fellow trustees and advisors of @sbbtrust.bsky.social always feel very fortunate to see the Swallowtail (Papilio machaon britannicus) such an iconic species but under threat from rising sea levels and flooding of its habitat.
🎙️ Listen to #swallowtail experts @sbbtrust.bsky.social & @iucnbutterflysg.bsky.social in episode 21 of the ZSL Wild Science podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/68fzMl… #TheRuffordFoundation
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Happy #WorldSwallowtailDay The SBBT team have been out searching for the British Swallowtail in the Norfolk Broads in the UK.
Celebrate #WorldSwallowtailDay this Sunday 8th June. Post your favourite pictures of Swallowtail and Birdwing butterflies with #WorldSwallowtailDay Checkout our website at sbbt.org.uk for lots more information about Swallowtails
