Kinabalu Birdwing (Troides andromache) : Photo Murphy Ng On 13th September 2026 we celebrate the 3rd year anniversary of the Kinabalu Birdwing (Troides andromache) being officially declared as Sabah's...

The rediscovery of Papilio alexanor in southern Italy marks a historic moment for Italian lepidopterology.

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...

130 projects encompassing 364 threatened species to receive funding of £60 million from Natural England’s Species Recovery Programme

Finding that Norfolk butterfly has been distinct subspecies for 200,000 years could transform conservation approach

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 .....

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 ...

The Swallowtail is one of the 60 beautiful butterflies found across the UK. Will it be Britain's Favourite Butterfly?

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...

Jimmy's Farm is collaborating with Anglia Ruskin University in an attempt to boost its numbers.

The US Fish and Wildlife Service shared astonishing details, including the suspect's "famous last words" before his arrest

Minister Tkatchenko Officiates at the unveiling of the new 50 Kina note and 50 Toea coin.

The Swallowtail has been chosen as the Butterfly of the Year 2025. The award is based on a vote conducted as part of the citizen science project "Butterflies of Austria," in which 2,000 people partici...

Numerous declines have been documented across insect groups, and the potential consequences of insect losses are dire. Butterflies are the most surveyed insect taxa, yet analyses have been limited in ...