Small copper
The small copper lives up to its name in both colour and size! Look out for it from April onwards in dry, sunny habitats like heathland, downland and woodland. It can be spotted in gardens, too.…
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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.
Thank you - Investors in Wildlife
Norfolk Wildlife Trust is grateful to all its Investors in Wildlife, including Corporate Partners, Wildlife Champions, Wildlife Ambassadors and Wildlife Supporters.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Sand hopper
Sand Hoppers really live up to their name, jumping high into the air when disturbed.
Small skipper
Often found basking on tall grasses, or buzzing between stems, the small skipper is a small, orange butterfly. It prefers rough grassland, verges and woodland edges.