Butterflies & Moths

We have recorded 24 butterfly species and a growing list of moths in and around Chadlington. Monitoring these populations helps us understand the health of our local ecosystem.

Latest Research & News

Stay informed about current studies and news regarding butterfly conservation and habitat restoration:

Trees and hedges on farmland significantly boost butterfly numbers, study finds
Nature recovery: Rare butterfly seen in UK for first time in 50 years
Climate change: UK butterfly numbers hit record low
Butterfly count: 'Worrying' lack of butterflies in gardens

Moths — (non-lethal) trap night of 24 August 2025

Poplar Hawk-moth, Brimstone Moth, Large Yellow Underwing, Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing, Heart and Dart, Common Wainscot, Silver Y, Straw Underwing, Ruby Tiger Moth, Centre-barred Sallow, Early Thorn, Angle Shades, Gold Spot, Lime-speck Pug

Beetles

Shore Sexton beetle, Bloody-nosed beetle

Butterfly species in Chadlington — **Top row:** Brimstone, Orange Tip, Small Tortoiseshell, Common Blue
**Middle row:** Green Hairstreak, Large Skipper, Red Admiral, Comma
**Bottom row:** Gatekeeper, Small Copper, Speckled Wood, Marbled White

More butterfly species in Chadlington — **Top row:** Green-veined White, Holly Blue, Large White, Small Blue
**Middle row:** Small Heath, Small Skipper, Peacock, Meadow Brown
**Bottom row:** Small White, Purple Hairstreak, Ringlet, Painted Lady

All photographs courtesy of Peter Eeles, ukbutterflies.co.uk — used with his kind permission.