The Duke of Burgundy is the Goldilocks of the butterfly world because just like Goldilocks, this butterfly is very difficult to please.
Changes in farming and forestry have wiped out much of the habitat that meets the Duke’s very specific requirements and butterfly numbers are tumbling.
Changing sheep grazing regimes can help protect Cowslips, providing food for Duke of Burgundy caterpillars. Woodland can be managed to stop the dappled glades and woodland paths the butterfly relies on, from becoming overgrown.
Your donation will allow us to target this species in the places where it is struggling most, creating new areas of habitat and connecting suitable sites together.
Image credits: Peter Eeles, Steve Maskell, Sam Ellis, Kelly Thomas
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Butterfly Conservation is the UK charity dedicated to saving butterflies and moths. Our research advises people how to conserve and restore habitats. We run programmes for more than 100 threatened species and are involved in conserving thousands of sites and reserves. We rely on donations, memberships and grants to fund our work. With your support we can help butterflies and moths thrive. Visit our website to find out more.
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