iRecord Butterflies is an iPhone app developed by the charity Butterfly Conservation and the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology. With a mission to protect and preserve butterfly species, this app allows users to identify and submit sightings of butterflies, contributing to vital research and conservation efforts.

Using your location and the time of year, the app assists with butterfly identification by presenting a list of the most likely species you'll encounter. It features comprehensive galleries of color photographs showcasing all UK butterfly species at various stages of their life cycles. Additionally, the app provides helpful tips to aid in identifying more challenging species.

Whether you want to record a single butterfly or create a list of different species seen during a site visit, iRecord Butterflies makes it easy to document your sightings. With over half a million sightings already submitted, the data collected through this app is used by scientists and conservationists to understand the changing fortunes of UK butterflies and inform conservation actions.

By downloading iRecord Butterflies and sharing your sightings, you become an active participant in protecting these beautiful creatures and their fragile habitats.