Worth keeping an eye out for at the moment. Emperor moths can often seen during the day. #mothsmatter 📷 Iain Leach BC

Up to 8 Holly Blues at North Point pools, Wareham today @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social @norfolknats.bsky.social

The male Orange-tip is eye catching butterfly to look out for over the coming days. The female is more secretive and lacks the orange wing tips but does share the males beautiful green- marbled underside of the hindwings. #savebutterflies

It feels feels like the gardening season is very much upon us. Take a look at the Secret Gardeners page for jobs to do in your garden in April, including preparing summer flowers like Cosmos and Dahlias which are loved by butterflies and many other pollinators. buff.ly/l1dnrlT

A lovely video put together by one of our committee members, sharing the beauty and joy of watching butterflies in Norfolk. youtu.be/pwSvglzemhU

What a challenge laid down by Norfolk Wildlife Trust to see 100 species in the county. If our maths is correct it includes 4 butterflies & 7 moths. www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/100Species

These caught my eye on a walk this morning while walking up Skelding Hill near Sheringham in light rain. Brown-tail moth caterpillars. #mothsmatter

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On tonight on BBC4 at 8pm. If the garden is good for bees, it must be for butterflies & moths as well.

A once common sight, Small Tortoiseshell numbers have declined significantly in recent years. So it was very pleasing one to see one at Bessingham yesterday.

There are more species of day-flying moths in the UK than there are species of butterfly? Telling some of them apart can be a bit tricky. Here are some top tips for telling the difference between some of our more common species of day-flyers. buff.ly/an1gjB1

First Holly Blue of 2026 in the garden this afternoon - and several less pristine Commas & Peacocks. The Brimstones won’t settle! #butterflies @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social

33 moths of 7 species including an Early Grey this morning in North Norfolk. #mothsmatter

Lots of butterfly activity near Hickling Broad this morning, most providing just a fleeting glance. This Peacock like me did take the opportunity to enjoy the warm sunshine. #savebutterflies

The very helpful 'Flying Tonight' section of the Norfolk Moths website currently has Common Quaker as its No.1. That is also reflected in my North Norfolk garden with counts of 62, 17 & 13 over the last 3 weeks. #mothsmatter

Experienced or new starter, if you want just learn more about butterflies and monitoring you can join the UK Butterfly Recorders meeting on March 28 for a series of informative talks. Book your place buff.ly/KAWyT16

It might not be the most eye catching but we think the name Clouded Drab rather under sells its qualities. #mothsmatter

Native flower Dandelion is an important early nectar source for butterflies. Our Secret Gardener lists more plants that support butterflies at this time of year.https://buff.ly/JgVFKar📷 Pete Clark

1 Small Tortoiseshell & 4 Peacocks at Upton Marshes yesterday. Stunning day to visit the Norfolk Broads. #savebutterflies

Warm and sunny since breakfast time - Red Admiral, Comma, 2 Peacock and (not shown, as on the wing) 3 male Brimstone.. @norfolkbutterflies.bsky.social

1st butterfly visitor of the year to my North Norfolk garden yesterday, a Peacock before the mist came in. Have you had any butterflies in your garden yet this year? #savebutterflies

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