There are over 550 species of swallowtail in the world. Amongst them, some of the rarest, largest and most spectacular butterflies on the planet.
But, sadly, many of our swallowtails are under threat, which is why we want to celebrate these incredible insects and encourage as many people as possible to join our movement to protect them.
Join us on our social channels between 3 and 9 June as we celebrate these incredible insects.
Plus, on 8 June, we will be releasing a series of fascinating talks from swallowtail experts from across the world for our conference – Saving Swallowtails: Apollos and their Allies. All of the talks will be available for free on our YouTube channel.
Looking for something fun for the kids this World Swallowtail Day? Download our free swallowtail colouring book.
Want to celebrate World Swallowtail Day in style? Visit our shop and check out our range of swallowtail and birdwing t-shirts and hoodies. Every purchase goes towards helping save swallowtails.
Events
UK: Join our friends the Ted Ellis Trust for their Swallowtail Trail at Wheatfen Nature Reserve in Norfolk on 9 June from 9am-5pm – Norfolk – Norfolk : Field trip World Swallowtail Day at Wheaten Nature Reserve | Butterfly Conservation (butterfly-conservation.org)
Holding an event for World Swallowtail Day? Let us know on SBBTcomms@hotmail.com and we will share the details on our website and social channels.