butterflies
Coverage of butterflies in the Nexus archive.
- Butterflies thrive in micro-reserve garden
Butterflies are thriving in a micro-reserve garden, which supports a higher diversity of species compared to typical gardens that host only 5-10 butterfly species.
- Britain set for butterfly boom after hot spring
A scientist suggests Britain may experience a significant increase in butterflies this summer due to a hot spring. The article highlights the potential for a 'bumper summer' for butterflies following favorable weather conditions.
- Britain 'set for bumper year' for butterflies
A hot and dry spring has led to an increase in both the variety and number of butterflies across the UK, according to a charity. The UK is expected to experience a 'bumper year' for butterflies.
- Assam documents butterflies of Bodoland Territorial Region
Assam has documented 346 butterfly species in the Bodoland Territorial Region's 3,653 sq. km. forest landscape under a Sixth Schedule council. The area supports several rare, endemic, and threatened butterfly species.
- From butterflies to breast milk, Uber's list of lost items reveals wild backseat discoveries
Uber's annual Lost & Found Index highlights unusual items left in rides, including butterflies and breast milk, while identifying America's most forgetful city and day.
- ‘Hold your nerve and trust nature’: birds, bats and butterflies rebound at Somerset rewilding farm
Rewilding efforts at a former dairy farm in east Somerset have led to a significant increase in bird, butterfly, and small mammal species over three years. The Heal Somerset site, managed by Heal Rewilding, reported a rise in recorded species, reflecting broader trends in nature recovery.
- Evolution isn’t random. Scientists find the same genes used for 120 million years
Researchers found that distantly related butterflies and moths have reused the same pair of genes for over 120 million years to produce similar warning colors. Evolution modifies how these genes are switched on and off rather than altering the genes themselves. This discovery hints that life may evolve in more predictable ways than previously believed.
- More than half of Britain’s butterfly species in decline, monitoring scheme shows
Over half of Britain's butterfly species have declined according to the world's largest insect monitoring scheme, which analyzed 44 million sightings since 1976. While some species have benefited from warmer weather, others reliant on specific habitats or plants have struggled, leading to reduced biodiversity despite 'Insectageddon' not occurring.
- UK butterflies declining after 50 years of data
UK butterflies have shown a decline over the past 50 years, according to data collected by volunteers led by Butterfly Conservation. Over 44 million records have been gathered, highlighting the importance of long-term ecological monitoring.
- Britain's dying butterflies: Shocking report reveals how 33 native species are fighting an 'increasingly urgent battle' for survival - with some declining by 90% since 1976
A report reveals that 33 native butterfly species in Britain are facing an 'increasingly urgent battle' for survival, with some populations declining by 90% since 1976. The findings highlight the severe threats to biodiversity and conservation challenges.