Brimstone pupae can be difficult to find, as the larvae often wander for some distance to find a suitable spot to pupate. The UV torch makes this job easier - what a stunning chrysalis! BC Devon Branch Butterfly Conservation 🦋

Where does the word 'butterfly' come from? 🦋 There is a view that the word originates from the yellow colour of male Brimstones (Gonepteryx rhamni). One to record in the #BigButterflyCount 👉 bigbutterflycount.org

Less than a week to go until the Devon Branch Open Day. Join us next Saturday (19 October) from 10am - 4pm at the St Boniface Centre in Crediton. Open to members and non-members. Bring your own lunch. #butterflyconservation #savebutterflies

Butterfly Emergency update: Defra respond ✉️ We have received a response to the letter we sent to Defra UK signed by 42,601 concerned nature lovers. 🧵👇 (1/5) #ButterflyEmergency

Only 5 spaces left on the Help the Heath Fritillary Habitat Management Day at Haddon Hill, Exmoor on the 25 March. The event runs from 10am-3pm; book your spot here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/help-the-hea… 📸: Bob Eade #savebutterflies #butterflyconservation

Will you be switching off your lights for #EarthHour tonight?💡 Find out how you can reduce light pollution where you live by downloading our free Moon Meadows guide 👇 butterfly-conservation.org/moon-meadows-g… #BiggestHourForEarth Earth Hour Official

The transect counting season starts in a weeks time and we are still looking for recorders at a few site in north Dorset. If you can help, follow this link dorsetbutterflies.com/2025/03/plea-f…

Wishing a very happy birthday to Butterfly Conservation Vice President Chris Packham! 🎂 Thank you for being such a passionate advocate for butterflies and moths, and for tirelessly standing up for nature. 🦋

Let the countdown begin 🦋📆 The #BigButterflyCount is back for 2025! Join the biggest citizen science project of its kind from 18 July to 10 August and help us assess how the UK’s more common butterflies and day-flying moths are faring. 📷: Andrew Cooper

Happy 99th Birthday to our President, the legendary Sir David Attenborough 🎂🦋 Thank you for being an inspiration to millions across the globe.

The delight that is the Marsh Fritillary. Seen a few lately but the sun makes them divine. BC Devon Branch Butterfly Conservation 🦋

When you realise it's #MothMonday and the spotlight is all yours! Look out for the marvellous Muslin moth this month 👀 These fuzzy moths can be found in many open habitats, including sand-dunes, gardens, downland and hedgerows. 📸: Rachel Scopes, Heath McDonald #MothsMatter

Recently, we were sent these wonderful shots of a pair of mating Eyed Hawk-moths from a North Devon supporter. Don’t forget to record your butterfly and moths sightings via the iRecordButterflies app. #devonbutterflyconservation #savebutterflies #mothsmatter

3 days until #BigButterflyCount 2025 lifts off! 🦋 The Large White took the third spot in last year's count with 138,424 sightings, down 38% from 2023. 📷: Mark Searle

Tomorrow is the day! 🦋🎉 It’s the start of the Big Butterfly Count. Between the 18 July - 10 August, spend 15 minutes recording the butterflies that you see. 1️⃣ Download the Big Butterfly Count App 2️⃣ Register 3️⃣ Get Recording #savebutterflies #bigbutterflycount

Common Blue, Small Skipper and Small Copper Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve Devon BC Devon Branch Butterfly Conservation 🦋 Dawlish Warren Natural England- Devon, Cornwall & Isles of Scilly The British Nature Guide Wildlife In Devon #Butterflies #Devon #Dawlish

Which county will be crowned citizen science champions? 🏆 Hampshire are currently in the lead with an impressive 2,316 counts submitted so far, but Devon are hot on their heels! Even the scores by getting out for the #BigButterflyCount 👉 …erflycount.butterfly-conservation.org

Red Admiral, Holly Blue, Painted Lady & Gatekeeper. Axminster, Devon. Butterfly Conservation 🦋 Devon Wildlife Trust BC Europe BC Devon Branch

My 1st Jersey Tiger of 2025! 🎉🍾 Axminster, Devon. Butterfly Conservation 🦋 Devon Wildlife Trust BC Devon Branch BC Europe

Grayling, Female Emperor Dragonfly, Silver Washed fritillary and female Beautiful Damselfly Aylsbeare Common BC Devon Branch Butterfly Conservation 🦋 Pebblebed Heaths South East Devon Wildlife Devon Wildlife Trust Wildlife In Devon