The Red Data Book presents the first comprehensive review of the status of butterflies across Europe, and a new Red List for the 576 resident species
Threatened butterflies
The report was compiled from a network of over 50 compilers from almost every country.
Analysis showed that a 71 species are threatened. This is largely due to rapid changes in land-use and the intensification of agriculture and forestry.
A further 43 species are classed as near threatened.
![Butterfly Conservation projects are in hand for the hugely threatened Duke of Burgundy [by Jim Asher]](/images/sub/DukeofBurgundy_Jim-Asher%281%29.jpg)
UK species threatened in Europe
- Large Blue Endangered
- Lulworth Skipper Vulnerable
- Marsh Fritillary Vulnerable
- Large Heath Vulnerable
- Duke of Burgundy Near Threatened
- Scotch Argus Near Threatened
Funders
Council of Europe,English Nature, Ministry of Agriculture, Nature Management and Fisheries, Directorate for Nature Management of The Netherlands
Dutch Butterfly Conservation
Butterfly Conservation (UK)
Red Data Book of European Butterflies
Identifies butterfly species threatened at a European level and most in need of conservation measures
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