Like many butterflies, the chalk hill blue is quite particular when it comes to habitat. As the name suggests, it prefers chalky grassland, and in the UK is only found in southern England. It also relies on just one plant – horseshoe vetch – for food.
With so many butterfly species (and their caterpillars) reliant on very specific plants for their survival, protecting and restoring wildflower habitats has never been more important. With your help, we’re working on projects to bring our meadows back to life.
Bring a chalk hill blue to your desktop or device with our wallpaper and May 2024 calendar, which are also a thank you for being a WWF member. Just scroll down and click on the relevant button to download the image.
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Click the button, then right-click the image and select ’Save Image As…’ to download it.
Then select the saved image within your desktop settings.
Tap the button to get the image, then tap the image and select ’Add to Photos’ (iOS) or ’Save image’ (Android).
Then select the saved image as your Wallpaper in your mobile’s settings menu.
Tap the button to get the image, then tap the image and select ’Add to Photos’ (iOS) or ’Save image’ (Android).
Then select the saved image as your Wallpaper in your tablet’s settings menu.
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Grow your own wildflowers – wherever you live
Whether you have a garden or a window box, sowing wildflower seeds can provide a vital boost for nature. Get planting today!
