Welcome to the North East England Branch of Butterfly Conservation

Butterfly Conservation is a registered charity dedicated
to the conservation of butterflies and moths.

Welcome to the web-site of the North East England branch of Butterfly Conservation. The aim of the site is to provide information about the butterflies and moths of Northumberland, Durham and Teesside and about the activities of the branch.

The north east has a very diverse range of habitats including extensive areas of upland moorland, coastal dunes, farmland, broad-leafed and coniferous woodland as well as many interesting brown-field sites that reflect the industrial history of the area. These different habitats support a wide range of fauna and flora and about thirty species of butterfly and many species of moth may be seen within the region.

The North East England branch of Butterfly Conservation seeks to increase our knowledge of the region's butterflies and moths, to assist in their conservation and to encourage the study of these fascinating insects.

Butterfly Conservation is teaming up with Marks and Spencer to launch the biggest ever public butterfly and moth count to date. You can join in and help us track butterflies and moths, so we know where they need our help the most. Find a sunny spot in your garden, local park or other open space and spend 15 minutes counting butterflies and moths. For more information, to download an ID chart and submit your sightings please visit the big butterfly count website.  The count runs from 24 July to 1st August but results can be submitted up until the end of August.

2009 Butterfly Summary Report.  Analysis of the butterfly records from last year.  How did our butterfly species fare?

Save the Kaçkar Mountains.  This major biodiversity hotspot in Turkey is home to over 200 species of butterfly but it is seriously threatened by plans for hydroelectric dams.  Please sign the petition on the main Butterfly Conservation web-site.

Latest update August 29th 2010.