Report by Duncan Williams for Pulman's Weekly News
One of the UK’s most recognisable garden visitors has been named Britain’s favourite butterfly after thousands of people took part in a nationwide poll.
Wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation has revealed that the colourful Peacock butterfly has topped the first-ever public vote to find the nation’s favourite species.
More than 20,000 votes were cast between 15th May and 7th June, with the Peacock beating 59 other butterflies to claim the title. The Orange-tip finished second, followed by the Red Admiral, Holly Blue and Brimstone.
The result comes at a significant time for butterfly conservation. Last year, Butterfly Conservation declared a butterfly emergency after figures from its annual Big Butterfly Count recorded the lowest butterfly numbers since the survey began.
The Peacock is a familiar sight across East Devon, West Dorset and South Somerset, where it can regularly be spotted in gardens, parks, nature reserves and countryside he…
