Butterfly Conservation's European Butterflies Group promotes the enjoyment, conservation and study of butterflies, moths and their habitats in Europe.

European Butterflies Group is open to all members of Butterfly Conservation for an additional branch membership costing £10. Join European Butterflies Group here

Download our free Identification Guides

Send us your photographs of butterflies for identification

New guide available to download. Identification Guide to the Polyommatinae Group of ‘Blues’ and ‘Arguses’ in Europe. Part 1: The Commoner Species. Our thanks to Bill Raymond who designed this guide.

EBG Newsletter 35 - May 2024 - can be consulted here.

The AGM and Members Day will be held on Saturday 26th October 2024, at the Ibis, Birmingham.

New European butterfly Red List - final images request from Sam Ellis, please see here for more information.

Purchase Calendar :
£8 each or 2 for £15 +pp from Sales.

Photo Competition 2024  - more info here