Butterflies4 Feb 2026Rare egg hunt finds record number of butterflies The brown hairstreak butterfly is receiving a population boost as its habitat is left to grow wild.4 Feb 20261 Feb 2026'We need to be inventive to track rare butterfly'The mountain ringlet is only found high in the remote and hard to reach Cumbrian peaks.1 Feb 20261 Jan 2026Rare butterfly numbers reach record levels Marsh Fritillary butterfly numbers have more than doubled at Lydlinch Common during an annual survey1 Jan 202630 Nov 2025Good weather gives rare butterfly species a boostThe Marsh Fritillary is known for its stained glass effect wings, but numbers have been in decline.30 Nov 202525 Nov 2025The species at risk of extinction named in UK-first reportSpecies in Peril identifies thousands of at-risk species in Wales based on geographical restriction.25 Nov 202522 Nov 2025Butterfly home restored by sheep after landslideThe landslip near the Harbury Tunnel in 2015, caused major disruption and damaged the ground.22 Nov 202521 Nov 2025'Troubling' fall in insects, says new bug surveyA new 'splat' survey shows bug numbers have plummeted, but experts say this can be reversed.21 Nov 20255 Oct 2025Academics trial butterfly project at Jimmy's FarmJimmy's Farm is collaborating with Anglia Ruskin University in an attempt to boost its numbers.5 Oct 20252 Oct 2025Rangers welcome increase in rare butterfly numbersDingy Skipper butterflies are thriving at Cannock Chase Country Park, according to rangers.2 Oct 2025...