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If you live in the region and are a member of Butterfly Conservation you automatically become a member of the Suffolk Branch.  We have our own website which can be accessed by clicking the link.  This has the latest news, sightings and events.
Send your own butterfly sightings to sightings@suffolkbutterflies.org.uk

 

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Species to look out for

White Admiral (upperwing) - Iain Leach

White Admiral

Silver-studded Blue (male/upperwing) - Bob Eade

Silver-studded Blue

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Comma

Wall (male/upperside)

Wall

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Peacock

Small Tortoiseshell (upperwing) - Iain Leach

Small Tortoiseshell

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Comma - Rob Blanken

Latest sightings

View the latest butterfly sightings in the Suffolk Branch region.

Silver-studded Blue - Mark Searle

Conservation in Suffolk

View the conservation and recording work carried out by the Suffolk Branch.

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News

  • Has the ‘COVID effect’ worn off for nature lovers?

    Big Butterfly Count sees a drop in participants compared to 2020 and 2021, and urges the public not to forget the benefits of being connected to nature – and it’s not too late to take part!
     

    Chris Packham with ID guide
  • Migratory monarch butterfly now Endangered - IUCN Red List

    Gland, Switzerland, 21 July 2022 (IUCN) – The migratory monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus plexippus), known for its spectacular annual journey of up to 4,000 kilometres across the Americas, has entered the IUCN Red List of Threatened SpeciesTM as Endangered, threatened by habitat destruction and climate change. 
     

    Migratory Monarch Butterfly, Joe Schelling
  • Butterfly scientists call on public for help.

    Butterfly Conservation launches this year’s Big Butterfly Count with a warning that time is running out to help save species.

    Holly Blue Male - Allestree 15th April 22 - Ken Orpe.JPG
  • Butterflies, heatwaves, and drought

    The heatwave currently being experienced by some southern and eastern parts of the UK is of concern for human health and the welfare of pets and livestock, but what about our butterflies?

    Green-veined White (female/spring brood) - Dean Morley
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Butterfly Conservation relies on the support of thousands of volunteers, and we are always looking for more help inside the office and out in the field. Whether you want to volunteer at a local branch, get outside and help manage our nature reserves, or help with one of our events, we have something for everyone to get involved in! Your time can make a real difference.

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