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Posted: Fri 18th Jul 2025
Residents across Wrexham are being encouraged to do their bit to support local wildlife by taking part in the Big Butterfly Count.
The nationwide event, organised by the Butterfly Conservation, will take place from Friday, 18 July until Sunday, 10 August.
During the three weeks and between the hours of 6am and 10pm, local wildlife lovers are asked to spend just 15 minutes a day making a note of any butterflies that they see. These can be logged on a chart that can be downloaded here.
Butterfly numbers are often used as an indicator of environmental health. But worryingly, last year’s count saw the Butterfly Conservation declaring a butterfly emergency.
Butterflies are sensitive to Environmental changes and have short lifespans, their populations can quickly reflect changes in their habitat, climate, and pollution levels.
Monitoring butterfly populations can offer valuable insights into the overall health of an ecosystem.
Cartrefle councillor and former mayor of Wrexham, Ronnie Prince, is encouraging residents to participate in the event.
“Butterflies are one of the most beautiful and colourful creatures found in nature,” said Cllr Prince.
“These amazing winged insects have personally inspired me to paint a number of them.
“The metamorphosis from a caterpillar to a beautiful butterfly is truly inspirational – ‘Just when the caterpillar thought its world was over, it became a beautiful butterfly’.”
He added: “The reason we count butterflies is because not only are they beautiful creatures to observe but they are also extremely important.
“They are a vital part of the ecosystem as both pollinators and part of the food chain.
“Butterflies are a key biodiversity indicator for scientists as they react very quickly to changes in their environment. Therefore, if their numbers are falling, then nature is in trouble.
“That’s why taking part in this massive citizen science enterprise – The Butterfly Count 2025 – is of great importance not just for our butterflies but for the wider environment and biodiversity in general.”
More information about The Big Butterfly Count and how you can get involved, can be found here.
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