Small tortoiseshell
The pretty small tortoiseshell is a familiar garden visitor that can be seen feeding on flowers all year-round during warm spells. Overwintering adults may find resting spots in sheds, garages or…
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Wildlife Watch - Moths and butterflies
Join us as we seek out these fascinating insects. Which ones will you spot?
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.
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.
WyNG Day of Butterflies - butterfly walk
Explore butterflies at NWT Lower Wood, Ashwellthorpe.
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.
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.
In search of flowers, plants and butterflies
A wander around NWT Holme Dunes looking for interesting flowers, plants and butterflies along the way.
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.
Small heath
The small heath is the smallest of our brown butterflies and has a fluttering flight. It favours heathlands, as its name suggests, as well as other sunny habitats.
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!