Large tortoiseshell: sightings prompt renewed conservation focus
11 March 2026Importance and relevance The large tortoiseshell is a striking butterfly whose presence can indicate healthy, semi-natural habitats. Interest in the species has grown among conservationists and the public because butterflies act as visible indicators of wider biodiversity and ecosystem health. Reports of sightings or potential recolonisation attract attention from surveyors, land managers and gardeners who […]