Red admiral
The red admiral is an unmistakable garden visitor. This black-and-red beauty may be seen feeding on flowers on warm days all year-round. Adults are mostly migrants, but some do hibernate here.
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White admiral
The White admiral is a striking black-and-white butterfly with a delicate flight that includes long glides. It prefers shady woodlands where it feeds on Bramble.
Invertebrates FAQs
Norfolk Wildlife Trust frequently asked questions related to invertebrates.
Wildlife Watch
Find out more about Norfolk Wildlife Trust's Wildlife Watch – The Wildlife Trusts' club for children and families interested in nature and wildlife.
Small white
The small white is a common garden visitor. It is smaller than the similar large white, and has less black on its wingtips.
Incredible invertebrates at Thompson Common
Join us as we forage among the foliage and peer into our pre-dipped pond water, to investigate any interesting invertebrates which may be lurking.
WyNG Day of Butterflies - butterfly walk
Explore butterflies at NWT Lower Wood, Ashwellthorpe.
Wildlife
Your one-stop shop for all things wildlife in Norfolk. Find out how you can support wildlife in your community or on your land, explore Norfolk species and habitats, or visit our wildlife FAQ's and webcams.
How to attract butterflies to your garden
Provide food for caterpillars and choose nectar-rich plants for butterflies and you’ll have a colourful, fluttering display in your garden for many months.
Wilder Gardens
With an estimated 24 million gardens in the UK, the way we care for them can make a huge difference to wildlife. Find out how you can make your garden more wildlife-friendly!
NWT Sweet Briar Marshes - Beautiful butterflies
Discover how butterflies inspire creativity! Join us for butterfly-themed activities for children
NWT Sweet Briar Marshes - Introduction to invertebrates
Join us as we explore the lives and wonders of our insect friends at NWT Sweet Briar Marshes