Unlike the small tortoiseshell butterfly, the large tortoiseshell butterfly hasn't been a resident of the UK since the 1960s.

The annual Big Butterfly Count has revealed some common species of British butterfly have plummeted in number. Once a familiar sight, the small tortoiseshell butterfly saw its worst numbers since the ...

Early spring sightings show colourful insect is a resident species for first time in decades, says conservation charity ...

Butterflies have flocked to Scotland due to climate change with 10 new species recorded in the past 40 years, statistics show. The latest Scottish Biodiversity Indicator, published by NatureScot on ...

Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation say that if sightings continue at this rate, they will officially remove the large tortoiseshell from their list of extinct British butterflies. Find out more ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo credit: Pete Eeles/Butterfly Conservation Good news! The Large Tortoiseshell butterfly is thriving once again in the UK, ...

A stunning butterfly classed as extinct for 30 years has been spotted across parts of England. The Large Tortoiseshell has ...

Pesticides that were scrutinized for harming bees may be contributing to the decline of the butterfly population, a new study shows. Scientists blame neonicotinoids or anti-sap-feeding insect ...

The large tortoiseshell has been spotted at several sites in Hampshire and across southern England in recent weeks, raising hopes of its return as a resident species. Sightings have also been recorded ...