Threatened butterfly species

Our animals and plants are generally in decline – and that includes our butterflies. First and foremost, this is due to a lack of suitable habitats.

After many years of debate, the most threatened species were finally given protection in 2021.

The Danish Ministry of Environment’s order specifies that it is now forbidden to collect, keep or trade in a total of 35 species. Sadly, 14 of these have not bred in Denmark in recent times. The remaining 21 breeding species are listed here: Danish butterflies