Tomorrow (Saturday, January 18) the Isle of Man Natural History and Antiquarian Society’s winter season of lectures will continue with a look at how butterflies are faring in a world where changing climate and effects on habitats are increasing concerns.

Gail Jeffcote, co-author of The Millennium Atlas of Butterflies in Britain and Ireland, will present the lecture, which will take place in the Manx Museum lecture theatre, at the museum on Kingswood Grove/Crellin’s Hill, Douglas, beginning at 2.30pm.

An earlier arrival is recommended to be sure of a seat.

In the presentation, Ms Jeffcote will take a look at how the butterfly fauna of the Isle of Man compares with that of the adjacent isles, and what the effects of climate change have been.

Next month the winter lecture series will continue on Saturday, February 8, with the topic Keeping Occupied: Arts and Crafts behind the wire at Knockaloe and Douglas Civilian Internment Camps during the First World War, a presentation by Yvonne Cresswell, the curator of social history at Manx National Heritage.

Non-IOMNHAS members can attend lectures in return for a small donation.

For further information about these events and the IOMNHAS, plus details of how to join see www.manxantiquarians.com