You need to look closely to appreciate the beauty of Plume moths and even closer to identify them. Beautiful Plume moths are flying at the moment, one of 44 species in GB & I. #mothsmatter

Just so wonderful to have had three visits today from a male Brimstone, and now a Red Admiral is on the wing... @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social

Amongst a haul of 62 Common Quakers, also in my moth trap this morning an Oak Beauty, Small Brindled Beauty & Grey Shoulder-knot. 10 species in total. #mothsmatter

Punched the air with joy, my 1st butterfly sighting of the year. The unmistakable sight of a Brimstone flying in front of the car this morning near Blickling. #savebutterflies

Great to feel the energy & enthusiasm for the natural world shown by the young people who talked to us at the Norwich Science Festival yesterday.

15 minutes to go we are ready for the opening of the Norwich Science Festival.

If you are coming to the Norwich Science Festival tomorrow please come and say hello. We will have a range of family activities available or just come and chat with us about anything butterflies and moths.

On this day in 1809, Charles Darwin, author of 'On the Origin of Species', was born The humble Peppered Moth is one of the best-known examples of evolution by natural selection, Darwin's great discovery, and is often referred to as 'Darwin's moth'. 💡 #DarwinDay #MothsMatter #TeamMoth

We are delighted to be present at the Norwich Science Festival this coming Sunday. We will have available a range of family activities, we would also love to chat with you about anything butterflies or moths. We look forward to hopefully to seeing you there.

Amazing given the weather 9 butterflies have been reported flying this year, the 1st on 15 January. 3 species Peacock, Red Admiral & Small Tortoiseshell. #savebutterflies

Grey and damp in N. Norfolk this morning. Time to look back at some of my highlights from 2024. A glance through my images reminded me of my 1st Silver-washed Fritillary in the garden, sightings of Clouded Yellow and ground level encounters with Purple Hairstreak. What were yours? #savebutterflies

When the rain stops what can you be doing to make your garden more attractive for moths & butterflies? buff.ly/BFDDx13

This coming Saturday the annual UK Moth Recorders' Meeting. Free tickets are still available. To book your place buff.ly/QHLFDFv

Twice in the last 4 years my 1st butterfly sighting of the year has been on the 27 January. Last year it was a Brimstone, a Peacock in 2022. Not this year I am afraid. 🌧️ #savebutterflies

1st moth trap of the year in my North Norfolk garden. Just one attendee a rather smart Spring Usher. #mothsmatter

You may have seen the Herald moth featured on Winterwatch last week. According to Norfolk Moths this species is widespread across the county and may be hibernating somewhere in a quiet space near you. They normally start to emerge as adults in the Spring. #mothsmatter

Moths are often maligned, we would say unfairly. Start the new year with a fresh perspective on these wonderful creatures. Why do they matter, and what can you do to help them? buff.ly/rcJ7oWP

Are you ready for RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch starting tomorrow? buff.ly/gzUEzAm

Winterwatch is back tonight at 7pm.

Thank you so much to Helen and everyone who joined us last night for a very interesting talk on Water Voles. Up next moths! Dave Appleton will join us for our AGM on Friday 23rd January at 7pm. Sprowston Diamond Centre.

The annual UK Moth Recorders Meeting for 2026 is coming up on the 31st of this month. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about moths in the UK, no need to travel it is online. To book for this free event buff.ly/P04QNhk

A good day to make plans for your garden? Planting a tree can support multiple species of moths and butterflies. e.g. an apple tree can host more than 50 types of caterpillar and their blossoms are a nectar source for butterflies. To discover more buff.ly/1M6bMCn

The Twenty or Many-plumed Moth understandably seeking shelter inside today. Pleased to have it as a house guest. #mothsmatter

What will be your first butterfly of 2026? Brimstone would be one of the favourites.

That's a wrap on 2025! 🎉 We'd like to say a huge thank you to all of our funders, partners, supporters and members and everyone who has supported our work this year. We couldn't have achieved any of this without you. 🦋

Preliminary results from our county recorder suggest 2025 was a better year for butterflies in Norfolk. Who got the top marks Purple Emperor & Clouded Yellow - Excellant Swallowtail - Good Dingy & Grizzled Skipper - Steady 📷 PE Iain Leach BC

To all our members and supporters we hope you have a very enjoyable festive season.

The BTO have just reported that 56% of UK butterfly species have been recorded in gardens. It shows how important gardens are to UK wildlife, to learn more sign up to the Butterfly Conservation newsletter for monthly tips on how to attract more butterflies to your garden buff.ly/6xHYo5j

Best of 2025:13. Ground Lackey (Malacosoma castrensis) at Wells, 17/07/2025 by Ben Sale & Leslie Gardiner and 30/07/2025 by Mike Hodgson — new VC28! #teammoth #norfolkmoths norfolkmoths.co.uk?bf=16350

Of course very much of its time but no denying the Fountaine-Neimy Butterfly Collection is very impressive. 22,000+ specimens and 12 journals documenting the life of Margaret Fountains in her own words. Thank you to the Norwich Castle Study Centre hosting our 2 visits recently.

This should soon land on members doorsteps. Contents include Hunting Hairstreaks in Gt. Ryburgh, the butterflies of Romania, a snapshot of the 2025 Norfolk butterfly year and so much more. We hope you enjoy.

Best of 2025:8. Dichrorampha obscuratana (Lead-coloured Tansy Moth) — Great Hockham female (P. Clement, 16/06/2015), ID confirmed by K. Larsen in 2025 - New for Norfolk! #teammoth #norfolkmoths norfolkmoths.co.uk/micros.php?b...

"The collection is truly spectacular " , the words of our chairman after he visited the Fountaine-Neimy Butterfly Collection at Norwich Castle Museum a couple of weeks ago. Just 4 free member tickets remain for our visit next Thursday. 👉https://buff.ly/UWAYziW

New research from Belgium doesn’t support the ‘lost generation’ theory for the decline of the Wall, but does show reduced survival with warming temperatures 🌍 nsojournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... (📷 Mark Searle)

It's DECEMBER moth. #mothsmatter 📷 Iain Leach

Last night the Government steamrollered its Planning Bill through, slamming the door on vital protections for nature. They said it would be a ‘win-win’ for the economy and nature. But in reality, they’ve pushed nature into last place.

Looking at the butterfly data for 2020, a stat jumped out at me, 23/06/2020 35 Small Tortoiseshell seen in West Norfolk. Their numbers have improved this year compared to 2024 but can anyone beat 35 this year? #savebutterfies

We have still have a few tickets left for our exclusive members behind-the-scenes visit for a close-up viewing of the world-renowned Fountaine-Neimy Butterfly Collection at the Norwich Castle Museum on Thursday. To book your free tickets👉 buff.ly/AkiOp1S

We have arranged 2 free member visits to the Fountaine-Neimy Collection at Norwich Castle Museum which contains around 22000 butterflies collected between 1890-1940. Most specimens were bred from eggs or caterpillars, and are therefore in exceptionally fine condition. buff.ly/1EdJlDV

Want to learn more about the wonderful world of moths? Join us on Thursday 4 December for a one-hour free webinar to celebrate ‘The Moth Wonderful Time of the Year!’. Dr Richard Fox, our Head of Science will guide you through what makes these night-time pollinators special. buff.ly/QOLh7H9

Some moth species will fly throughout the winter months, like the Feathered Thorn that can be seen through November into December. Sign up to receive your free Moth Spotting Pack.https://butterfly-conservation.org/moths-matter/booklet #mothsmatter

Spotted this mural in Canterbury celebrating butterflies & moths of Kent. Do we have anything similar in Norfolk?

Enjoy a great evening, remember moths are always with us at night.📷 Mark Youles

Ridiculously poor phone pic, proper camera is in for repairs, but it's a record shot of a surprise butterfly patch tick this morning, Clouded Yellow, along the bank of the cut-off channel in Wretton, Norfolk @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social

Thank you to the 3107 of you who contributed to the 2025 Big Butterfly Count in Norfolk counting nearly 55000 butterflies. Headlines. Butterfly numbers up 96% on 2024, Large White is No.1, biggest climber Common Blue and Small Tortoiseshell back in the top 10. Full results 👉 buff.ly/uqXCZf3

Thank you to Tyler Hood aged 12 for supplying this image of Common Blue which we have used as our cover photo.

Thank you to Tyler Hood aged 12 for supplying this image of a Common Blue which we have used as our cover photo.

Please add your voice for nature.

Green seems to be the colour to look out for in your moth trap at the moment. #mothsmatter

Thank you to Jenny Waziak for brightening up a rather drab day by sending us images of her butterfly year. #savebutterflies