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Butterfly count: ‘Hugely concerning’ decline in NI

The charity behind the count, Butterfly Conservation, has declared a national “Butterfly Emergency”.

In Northern Ireland, the majority of species (73%) declined compared to 2023 figures.

It was the worst year in the history of the count in Northern Ireland for Small Tortoiseshell and Red Admiral, and the second worst year for Peacock, Six-spot Burnet, Small Copper, Small White and Speckled Wood.

The Ringlet and Meadow Brown were the only two species to show significant growth.

Both declined at UK level.


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