Britain’s favourite butterfly revealed after nationwide poll

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe vibrant peacock butterfly has been crowned the UK's favourite butterfly in a new poll conducted by conservationists. Its distinctive “eye-spots” and striking colours, which serve as a defence mechanism, helped it secure the top position among 59 British species. The poll, run by Butterfly Conservation, received over 20,000 votes, with the orange-tip, red admiral, holly blue and brimstone butterflies completing the top five. The charity, which declared a “butterfly emergency” in 2024 due to record low numbers, is urging the public to participate in this year's Big Butterfly Count. The Big Butterfly Count runs from 17 July to 9 August, encouraging people to spend 15 minutes counting butterflies and day-flying moths to aid conservation efforts. In fullThe ‘showstopper’ butterfly named Britain’s favourite in nationwide pollThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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