Of the 59 native species monitored, 33 have declined, 25 have improved and one mountain species has too little data to assess ...

A new species of clearwing moth was found in Port Talbot, Wales. A few moths had been accidentally brought into the UK from Guyana in a camera bag after a photography trip. They stood out as unusual ...

A genetic “cheat sheet” allows different species to display the same warning patterns.

Biodiversity is in rapid decline, across the UK and globally. Butterflies are excellent for helping us understand these changes. Where butterfly communities are rich and diverse, so too is the ...

Real data gathered by volunteers was combined with new computer models for the first time to reveal which UK moth species are struggling to expand into new regions and the landscape barriers ...

Moths are vital pollinators and an important indicator of the health of their environment, yet their numbers are declining – ...

Figures from the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme show 33 of the country's 59 species have fallen since 1976. The scheme, by Wareham-based Butterfly Conservation and partners, has gathered more than 44 ...

In any competition, there are winners and losers. In the race to adjust to a changing climate, some butterflies seem to be doing well. But others, less so. This uplifting news is masking the plight of ...

Moths struggling to move north to adapt to climate change in the UK could be assisted by pinpointing areas where habitat restoration can give them a smoother journey. New research by the University of ...