Welcome to Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire
The Warwickshire branch of Butterfly Conservation works in partnership with land owners, local authorities, conservation bodies, businesses and the local community to raise awareness about the threats facing our butterflies, moths, their habitats and our natural environment. We provide advice and practical help on how to protect these and other threatened wildlife in the region. We challenge local authorities and business to ensure they consider the natural world upon which we all depend when making decisions about planning applications and land use.
Several butterflies in the region such as the Small Blue, Wood White and Dark Green Fritillary are particularly vulnerable due to habitat loss and population fragmentation resulting in small isolated colonies which become increasingly susceptible to local or regional extinction.
Warwickshire also hosts a wide variety of moths including species such as Sciota hostilis which is found nowhere else in the country.
Become a member today and help us save butterflies, moths and their habitats in Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull. The branch currently has 500* members. (*Membership count updated 7th February 2019).
Events 2019
Meet the Duke of Burgundy at Prestbury Hill
11th May 2019
at Bill Smyllie Reserve, Prestbury Hill, Gloucestershire with Tony Penycate
Spring butterflies at Fossedene
22nd May 2019
at Fossedene Manor, Fosseway (B4455), Combrook, CV35 9AQ with Mike Slater
The Wood White butterfly at Monkwood
1st June 2019
at Monkwood, Worcestershire, WR26NX with Tony Penycate
The Black Hairstreak at Salcey Forest
22nd June 2019
at Salcey Forest, near Hartwell, Northamptonshire, WD17 2NJ with Steven Wright
First Sightings 2019
23-04-2019 Dingy Skipper
19-04-2019 Grizzled Skipper
19-04-2019 Green Hairstreak
29-03-2019 Large White
28-03-2019 Orange Tip
27-03-2019 Green Veined White
26-03-2019 Small Copper
23-03-2019 Holly Blue
19-03-2019 Small White
27-02-2019 Speckled Wood
21-02-2019 Peacock
21-02-2019 Comma
14-02-2019 Small Tortoiseshell
14-02-2019 Brimstone
08-02-2019 Red Admiral
On the wing in April
Latest Records
24-04-2019 at Packwood by Adrian Smith.
24-04-2019 at Barston by Mike Slater.
24-04-2019 at Eastcote by Mike Slater.
24-04-2019 at Cornets End by Mike Slater.
24-04-2019 at Flints Green by Mike Slater.
24-04-2019 at Tilehill Wood west by Mike Slater.
24-04-2019 at Tilehill Wood east by Mike Slater.
24-04-2019 at Park Wood and Plantation by Mike Slater.
24-04-2019 at Burton Green Greenway by Mike Slater.
24-04-2019 at Finham SWT by Mike Slater.
Latest News
Butterflies bounce back in heatwave summer
8th April 2019
UK butterflies bounced back in 2018 following a string of poor years, thanks in p... more
Canal adoption great for butterflies.
20th December 2017
The branch has adopted a stretch of waterway and it's making a positive impact fo... more
16th September 2016
Branch wins Natural Environment category for their work to save rare butterflies ... more