Reposted by Butterfly Conservation WarwickshireButterfly Conservation @savebutterflies.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Hello October! Or should that be Moth-tober? 🎃🦋 With autumn well underway, keep an eye out for these butterflies and moths in your gardens and local green spaces. 06124
Reposted by Butterfly Conservation WarwickshireTara @wildtara.bsky.social · 29/09/2026It’s Tuesday which means it’s volunteer day with @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social 😀 We had a bumper team of volunteers ( obvs. They heard I was back! 😬) to get stuck into the tasks at Little Haven wildlife site. 0141
Reposted by Butterfly Conservation WarwickshireSteven Wright @stevenwright58.bsky.social · 28/09/20262 Small Copper and a Speckled Wood #butterflies spotted at Warks Wildlife Trust Brandon Marsh today. @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social 1281
Reposted by Butterfly Conservation WarwickshireButterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 28/09/2026We are still looking for someone to volunteer a few hours 5-6 times a year to support our branch meetings. No experience needed & we are a friendly group. Get in touch to learn more 🙏 Pretty please 🥺 #volunteer 076
Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Good with numbers? Have an eye for detail? We need your help! We are looking for a volunteer to help with our Branch finances. This role can be done from your home and we are a friendly & supportive group. Get in touch if you have any questions 🙏 volunteer.butterfly-conservation.org/opportunitie...volunteer.butterfly-conservation.orgBranch Treasurer (Warwickshire)The Branch Treasurer is a key role within the Branch where you will help advise on the financial implications of their decisions. You will also be a key contact for our Finance Team, working with them... 093
Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 28/09/2026We are still looking for someone to volunteer a few hours 5-6 times a year to support our branch meetings. No experience needed & we are a friendly group. Get in touch to learn more 🙏 Pretty please 🥺 #volunteer 076
Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Time to give moths some love! ❤️ help create a Red List for Britain’s macro-moths by supporting this crowdfunded 🙏 By creating this list it helps us highlight which moths need the most help & also unlock funding to target conservation for these species. #mothsMatter 071
Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Interesting results and worth a read especially the ‘Three top tips to ‘drought-proof’ gardens for butterflies’ for next year. 030
Reposted by Butterfly Conservation WarwickshireButterfly Conservation @savebutterflies.bsky.social · 16/09/2026This year's #BigButterflyCount results show it was a very good summer for many of our widespread butterfly species. But how will the extreme heat and drought impact next year's populations? ☀️🦋 Dr Dan Hoare, Director of Nature Recovery, breaks down the results. 0379
Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Exciting! Anyone have any guesses? 🤔 052
Reposted by Butterfly Conservation WarwickshireButterfly Conservation @savebutterflies.bsky.social · 07/09/2026The Red Underwing (Catocala nupta) knows how to make a statement 🤩 Keep an eye out for this flashy moth in woodland, parkland, scrub, riverbanks and gardens. 📷: Iain H Leach, Will Langdon, David Green #MothMonday #MothsMatter #TeamMoth 0373
Reposted by Butterfly Conservation WarwickshireSteven Wright @stevenwright58.bsky.social · 06/09/2026....as was this Clouded Yellow #butterfly. @savebutterflies.bsky.social @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social 0192
Reposted by Butterfly Conservation WarwickshireTara @wildtara.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Back at Newton Five Arches Wildlife Site today, more raking and path work. A wet start as it was raining and everything was wet 💦 No butterflies but did see a very faded yellow Shell moth. #volunteer @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social 0162
Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Our last Moth Group Field Meeting is coming up this Saturday 5th Sept at Ryton Pools CP starting at 7pm. #TeamMoth #event #moths Details can be found on this link: butterfly-conservation.org/events/warwi...butterfly-conservation.orgWarwickshire: Moth Group Field MeetingMeet at the Visitors Centre off A445 Leamington Road, Bubbenhall.Parking is free. There are toilets available. Grid Ref: SP368 725 What3Words: topped.chop.branch 094
Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Our practical work party team were out at Nelson’s Wharf in Stockton today. A lovely day spent by the canal cutting and raking the banks. Lots of butterflies flying and several Clouded Yellow seen too 😀🦋 #volunteer #practical 1121
Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 29/08/2026We are looking for a Branch Secretary - more details on this role can be found in the link. We meet 5/6 times a year usually on Zoom but occasionally at a local site, the Branch Secretary supports these meetings. This is a #volunteer role. volunteer.butterfly-conservation.org/opportunitie...volunteer.butterfly-conservation.orgBranch Secretary (Warwickshire)Our Branch Secretaries work behind the scenes to capture actions and help bring people together. We are looking for an organised person who enjoys working with others. The role can mostly be done from... 122
Reposted by Butterfly Conservation WarwickshireMairi L @mairi29.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Over the moon to see this visitor to the garden today! @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social 1101
Reposted by Butterfly Conservation WarwickshireCharlotte Wright @charlottewright.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Delighted this huge team effort is out! By surveying >20,000 people from >100 countries, we used to butterflies to show that aesthetic biases distort scientific research & environmental policy. Understanding this bias is a key step towards more balanced decision-making 🦋 www.doi.org/10.1016/j.cu... 47828
Reposted by Butterfly Conservation WarwickshireButterfly Conservation Norfolk @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Peacock caterpillars normal food plant is Common Nettle so one of our transect walkers was surprised to see them feeding on Marsh Thistle. Anyone else noticed this change of behavior? 📷️ Tessa Needham 1306
Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Interested in being our next Newsletter editor? Here’s a look at a few pages from recent newsletters 😀 #volunteer #newsletter #editor #opportunity 032
Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 26/08/2026We are looking for a Branch Treasurer! Do you have a head for numbers & have a good attention to detail? This is a flexible role that can be done at home. Please get in touch if you have any questions 😀 #volunteer #finance volunteer.butterfly-conservation.org/opportunitie...volunteer.butterfly-conservation.orgBranch Treasurer (Warwickshire)The Branch Treasurer is a key role within the Branch where you will help advise on the financial implications of their decisions. You will also be a key contact for our Finance Team, working with them... 085
Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 26/08/2026There are a few opportunities for people to help support our branch 😀 We are currently looking for a Newsletter Editor - we do 2 newsletters per year & a annual magazine. #volunteer #newsletter am we are happy to answer any questions volunteer.butterfly-conservation.org/opportunitie...volunteer.butterfly-conservation.orgBranch Newsletter Editor (Warwickshire)Branch newsletters are a vital way for us to keep our members informed about local news and how they can help butterflies and moths in their area. 0123
Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Interested in joining our practical work party group? No experience necessary, we go out on Tuesdays and Fridays in Autumn/Winter. We go to a range of sites across the county but most are in the Rugby, Warwick & Stratford areas. Get in touch if you have questions. #volunteer 050
Reposted by Butterfly Conservation WarwickshireUK Butterflies @ukbutterflies.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Well done Naomi Addleton on finding a Holly Blue larva feeding on Erica cinerea (Bell Heather) in the New Forest. This is the first record of the use of this foodplant in the UK. Just look how pink the larva is - perfectly matching the plant! And a Lasius ant to boot! 013930
Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Keith’s garden proves to be a haven for both butterflies & moths! It’s starting to reach mythical levels! 😮😆 How can one book a visit? 😬😂 090
Reposted by Butterfly Conservation WarwickshireDave Hutton @davehutton1969.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Small Heath Kingswood Meadows,Nuneaton 22/8/26 1 of 2 @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social 1112
Reposted by Butterfly Conservation Warwickshirekeithwarmie.bsky.social @keithwarmie.bsky.social · 23/08/2026The female Common Blue is far more colourful and photogenic than the male in my opinion. This one on Heather on Baddesley Common this morning. @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social 1163
Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Are you still seeing Painted Lady butterflies? Let us know 😀🦋 392
Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Has anyone else been seeing caterpillars like these on nettles? Please do record them like you would butterflies - on IRecord Butterflies app you can choose the life stage by clicking on the option 🙂🐛 030
Reposted by Butterfly Conservation WarwickshireTara @wildtara.bsky.social · 21/08/2026A very fresh looking Clouded Yellow spotted on my transect this morning! 😀💛 Small Copper also looking mint ✨ @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @ukbms.bsky.social 2423
Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Yes! Lots being seen in Warwickshire 💛 Please record your sightings and why not let us know about your experience seeing one of these lovely butterflies? 😀🦋 #cloudedyellow 083
Reposted by Butterfly Conservation WarwickshireButterfly Conservation @savebutterflies.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Rare moth makes a comeback after more than 70 years! For decades, the only site where the Dark Bordered Beauty could be found in England was Strensall Common in Yorkshire. Now a second population has been rediscovered at the National Trust's Wallington estate, providing new hope for the species. 114025
Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Anyone seen any Brown Hairstreak butterflies in Warwickshire? We would love to hear about it 😀 030
Reposted by Butterfly Conservation WarwickshireTara @wildtara.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Common Blue butterfly - always a joy to see these when out. #butterflies @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social 2525
Reposted by Butterfly Conservation WarwickshireTara @wildtara.bsky.social · 18/08/2026We were out at Long Itchington Cutting today cutting & raking the banks. Very dry & cracked ground but we saw a few butterflies including a Clouded Yellow! We were happy to be joined by 2 young lads today - very hard working & interested 😀 #volunteer @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social 0201
Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 16/08/2026At our Open Day we had a bird ringing session. Highlight was a spirited green woodpecker! Sadly no one came to see the ringing this time. Total were 73 birds, 67 new birds and 6 retraps. 080
Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Saturdays Open Day event was a great success despite the reserve looking very dry & consequently few 🦋 were seen. We love a challenge though & a lucky few saw the elusive Brown Hairstreak! Thank you all that came and made the day a success ⭐️ 182
Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Open day is tomorrow!!! 🎉🦋😀 Come and explore the reserve, meet the volunteers that run the branch and hopefully see some butterflies 🤞 Please come prepared for the weather, uneven paths and bring some 💧 Sorry no dogs are allowed at this site. We look forward to seeing you 😀 #openday #butterflies 041
Reposted by Butterfly Conservation WarwickshireBig Meadow Search @bigmeadowsearch.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Goldenrod, Solidago virgaurea (2 of 2). A larval food plant for Peppered Moth, Biston betularia. Wing length up to 28mm. Flies early May to late August. Wide range of larval food plants inc. Bramble, Blackthorn, Hawthorn, birches, limes, sallows, oaks, Broom, Beech and roses 0131
Reposted by Butterfly Conservation WarwickshireUKBMS @ukbms.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Its week 20. Thinking of setting up a new transect for next year..? Now is a good time to trial it and make any tweaks it so it's ready for the next season. Once finalised, the route can't be changed, so testing it first is crucial. More info here: buff.ly/zQyStix 043
Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Think we will all be feeling a bit like this after this heatwave! 071
Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Not long now j til our Open Day on Saturday! We hope to see you there! 051
Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Filling our feed with Hummingbird Hawk-moths! 😀❤️ 0112
Reposted by Butterfly Conservation WarwickshireMoocher @moocher.bsky.social · 10/08/2026What a find @ladywalknr.bsky.social this afternoon. 3 Hummingbird Hawkmoth actively nectaring together on Buddleia. The speed with which they from one bloom to the next in a darting motion is amazing! @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social 1243
Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 09/08/2026We recently saw several Red Admirals doing this at Ryton Wood Meadows on a tree near the entrance 😀🦋 0111
Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 09/08/2026Today is the last day of the #BigButterdlyCount why not take 15 minutes to stroll around your local park or green space and see what you can record! 😀🤞🦋 050
Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 09/08/2026Lots of Hummingbird Hawkmoth’s being seen at the moment 😀 Don’t forget to record them - you can use iRecord Butterflies (check you have the moths selected in the settings) & iNaturalist. #moths 0142
Reposted by Butterfly Conservation WarwickshireNeil Freeman @neilfreeman14.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Another Hummingbird Hawk-moth in our garden this afternoon, this one actually stayed around while I grabbed my camera @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social 0101
Butterfly Conservation Warwickshire @bcwarwickshire.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Do look out for the amazing Striped Hawk-moth! David Brown has managed to trap 2 in his Charlecote garden trap recently! He posted “I really hope others would catch some....they are clearly around...Keep trapping and check flowers in your gardens at dusk. Good luck...fingers crossed !” #TeamMoth 334135