Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly by Peter Hassett , Shenley Church End 17 February 2017

Once abundant, the UK’s small tortoiseshell butterfly has experienced a population decline of three quarters since the 1970s.

With 97% fewer wildflower meadows now than in the 1940s, and intensive farming practices removing lots of hedgerow habitat, it’s easy to see why these colourful invertebrates need our help.

Source: BBC Blogs – Winterwatch – Naturehood: transform your garden into a butterfly paradise