'A True Showstopper': Poll Reveals Britain's Favourite Butterfly
More than 20,000 people voted in the first national poll, and Butterfly Conservation said the result will help support butterfly monitoring.
- Butterfly Conservation revealed today that the Peacock butterfly won the first national vote for Britain's Favourite Butterfly, triumphing over 59 other species with more than 20,000 votes cast across the UK.
- Running from May 15 to June 7, the poll featured 60 butterfly species, where the Peacock's distinctive eye-spots and striking colours served as a defence mechanism helping it secure the coveted title.
- Completing the top five, the Orange-tip took second place, followed by the Red Admiral in third, the Holly Blue in fourth, and the bright yellow Brimstone rounding out the spots.
- Following the 2024 "butterfly emergency" declaration, Butterfly Conservation is calling on participants to join the upcoming Big Butterfly Count, which runs from July 17 to August 9 to track species health.
- Conservationists hope a surge in participation will improve data and galvanise habitat support; Kate Merry, head of engagement at Butterfly Conservation, added: "Taking part in the Big Butterfly Count couldn't be easier," requiring just 15 minutes of counting.
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The Independent (US)The ‘showstopper’ butterfly named Britain’s favourite in nationwide poll
Its striking colours and distinctive ‘eye-spots’ saw it clinch the top spot
The UK’s favourite butterfly has been revealed
Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has today revealed that the colourful peacock has beaten off fierce competition from a colourful cast of species to take the top spot as Britain’s Favourite Butterfly. Topping the first-ever vote to find the nation’s champion, the garden favourite beat 59 other butterflies to claim the highly coveted title. See the full run-down below. The poll saw over 20,000 votes cast across the UK between 15 May – 7 Ju…
Peacock Butterfly Wins Britain’s First-Ever National Favorite Species Poll
The peacock butterfly has claimed the crown as Britain’s most beloved butterfly species, according to results from the nation’s first comprehensive public vote on native butterflies. More than 20,000 people cast ballots in the nationwide poll organized by Butterfly Conservation, choosing from 60 different native species. The winning peacock butterfly earned its popularity through a combination of stunning beauty and widespread accessibility. Dis…
More than 20,000 votes reveal Britain’s favourite butterfly
Nation.Cymru staff After a nationwide vote involving butterfly lovers from across the UK, the nation has spoken and crowned Britain’s Favourite Butterfly in a landmark poll. Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has today revealed that the colourful Peacock has beaten off fierce competition from a colourful cast of species to take the top spot as Britain’s […]
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