UK Butterflies

Building a Community of Responsible Butterfly Enthusiasts in Britain & Ireland

Species Density

The map below shows the density of species across Britain and Ireland at a resolution of 10km. The distribution data (2000-2009) has been made available through the generosity of Butterfly Conservation. The "top" 10km squares with the most species are:

Position Grid Reference No. Species Map Species
1 SU9345Show MapShow Species
2 SU2344Show MapShow Species
3 SZ4943Show MapShow Species
4 SU8143Show MapShow Species

Dataset Query

To find the species recorded for a given 10km square, select the grid reference using the fields below and click the "Search" button.