Emperor Moth, RSPB Scotland The Oa.

We take a look at 'Biodiversity and Glasgow University' in our latest blog. One area of increasing activity is the University’s approach to greenspace management. More @ scottishpollinators.wordpress.com/2024/04/11/bio…

Katty Baird British Moths Butterfly Conservation 🦋 BC Scotland The British Nature Guide Scottish Wildlife Trust ENHS BuglifeScotland Edinburgh Entomology TWIC We learned so many things about Scottish moths as we have researched literature and records for the book. Very many thanks to the CMRs and recorders who have provided data, insights and photos. We hope that those reading the book will enjoy some discoveries too.

With bulbs it is worth remembering that daffodils, whilst very popular, are not the best for pollinators. Why not supplement them if you can with some pollinator friendly bulbs – you might try snowdrop, crocus, allium and grape hyacinth. More info @ nature.scot/doc/planting-p…

New Moth Book. My copy of the much anticipated book 'The Larger Moths of Scotland' by Roy Leverton and Mark Cubitt arrived today. It does look really good and will be of interest to many moth recorders in D&G, Scotland and beyond. Definitely recommended!

Peatlands are a precious habitat for butterflies and moths, but they are under threat from commercial extraction of peat for compost 🌱

This #PeatFreeApril , we’ve put together a guide to peat-free products and how to use them in your #WildSpace 👉 wild-spaces.co.uk/going-peat-fre…

🥳Great to see Pollinator Friendly Symington being recognised in Parliament - a fab partner doing amazing work for #pollinators and #Wildlife 🥰🦋

Well done to the Species on the Edge East Coast team and volunteers for their incredible work protecting threatened butterflies over the past year! 🙌🎉

Save the date - 19 June. For our free online 2024 Conference the theme will be pollinator-friendly actions & features Local Authorities, our All-Ireland counterparts, Nature Networks, NHS grounds, and a fascinating project in Arnhem. e: [email protected] for details

Are you passionate about the environment and engaging young people and communities in nature? We have two exciting opportunities to join our team:

🦋 Youth Engagement Officer
🦋 Big City Butterflies Engagement Officer

Find out more & apply 👉 butrfli.es/2KOjLdm

The latest results from the annual UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme (UKBMS Live Data) show that 2023 was a mixed picture for butterflies 🦋

Half the 58 species had a better than average year while the other half were below average at monitored sites. (1/6)

📷: Pete Withers

Did you know that there are some moths in the U.K. with entirely AQUATIC CATERPILLARS?! I didn’t, until last year when I was introduced to the Brown China-mark (Elophila nymphaeata).

What a moth. 🤯🐛

#MothMonday #MothsMatter

This #MothMonday we're putting the spotlight on the Dotted Border (Agriopis marginaria)

The male of this common species flies from February to April. The female is almost entirely wingless!

Learn more 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/moths/dotted-b…

📷: Iain H Leach, Patrick Clement
#MothsMatter

The weather has been a little bit better of late so I've had the moth traps out in the garden a few times (VC73 Newton Stewart). The usual selection of early spring moths. Best of the bunch was Grey Shoulder-knot - still scarce in Scotland but my third record here.

Keeping the kids entertained for two weeks during the school holidays can require a lot of thought so we’re here to help! 🐰 🦋

Check out our fun and simple activities to fill the hours with adventure, exploration, and entertainment 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/news-and-blog/…

#EasterHolidays

We're looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our Board of Trustees 📢

If you are passionate about being part of nature’s recovery, making a meaningful impact, and rebuilding the relationship between people and the natural world, we want you on our team!

Last Carrick work party of the winter season BC Glasgow & South-West Scotland 🐛🦋 started dull and ended in bright sunshine and warmth today. Eight great volunteers cleared gorse to help Butterfly Conservation 🦋 on the scenic Solway Coast. Well done all who have helped this season!

Jobs for March in your #WildSpace 📅 🌱

This month, the Secret Gardener shares some of the best early nectar plants to include in your Wild Space to give butterflies and moths a much-needed energy boost.

Read on 👉 wild-spaces.co.uk/jobs-for-march…

📷: Tamás Nestor

Moth Monday: Poplar Hawk-moth (Laothoe populi) is the most widespread hawk-moth in the UK & its distribution increased 27% 1970-2016. The caterpillars feed on the leaves of poplars & willows in a wide range of habitats. (📷Iain H Leach) #MothMonday

In our latest blog we take a look at the Glasgow Pollinator Plan, and find out about pollinator-friendly actions in Scotland's largest city. See @ scottishpollinators.wordpress.com/2024/03/11/gla… #pollinators #glasgow