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Survival strategies of butterflies and moths
The blog explores the different methods moths and butterflies have for surviving the winter, from the eggs that wait till spring to hatch, to the adults that occasionally emerge on mild winter…
Butterflies of Smardale Gill Nature Reserve
Join Peter at Butterfly Conservation Cumbria for a walk recording butterflies including Scotch argus, late dark green fritillary and other common summer species.
Local wildlife enthusiasts spot rare and endangered butterflies
We can confirm that the marsh fritillary butterfly is now breeding at Eycott Hill Nature Reserve
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How to attract butterflies to your garden
Provide food for caterpillars and choose nectar-rich plants for butterflies and you’ll have a colourful, fluttering display in your garden for many months.
Butterflies of Latterbarrow Nature Reserve and White Scar
Join Chris at Butterfly Conservation Cumbria for a walk recording butterflies at Latterbarrow Nature Reserve and White Scar.
Butterflies of Witherslack Woodlands and Howe Ridding Wood Nature Reserve
Join Chris from Butterfly Conservation for a walk to record butterflies in Witherslack and Howe Ridding.
In praise of moths
Chris Scaife gives us an overview of some of the wonderful moths found in Cumbria
Scotch argus butterflies take to the air at Smardale Nature Reserve
The warm conditions of the last week have encouraged a profusion of the rare Scotch argus butterfly to take to the air at Cumbria Wildlife Trust’s Smardale Nature Reserve, near Kirkby Stephen.
Moths for breakfast
Join us at Gosling Sike for a morning of moth identification!