Painted-Lady Butterflies

Painted-lady butterflies are known for their colorful wing patterns. We are experiencing a 'painted-lady summer', an event that happens every 10 years. Conservationists are inviting people to join the Big Butterfly Count to observe and count these butterflies.

Why Are Painted-Lady Butterflies Important?

Painted-lady butterflies play a crucial role in understanding the health of the butterfly population in England. The number of these butterflies can be an indicator of the effects of climate change and environmental conditions.

Big Butterfly Count

The Big Butterfly Count is a survey that helps us understand the butterfly population in England. People are invited to participate in this survey by observing and counting butterflies. This survey provides valuable information about the number and variety of butterflies.

Identifying Painted-Lady Butterflies

Painted-lady butterflies are easy to identify. They have orange and black wing patterns with white spots on the front and black spots on the back.

Did You Know?

We are experiencing a 'painted-lady summer', an event that happens every 10 years. The number of these butterflies is at its third-highest level after 1996 and 2009.

Conclusion

Painted-lady butterflies play a crucial role in understanding the health of the butterfly population in England. By joining the Big Butterfly Count, we can observe and count these butterflies, providing valuable information about their number and variety.