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Some UK butterfly species drop to lowest recorded numbers amid human impact

Small Pearl-bordered Fritillaries and Small Tortoiseshells saw their lowest numbers in 48 years of monitoring, conservationists found.

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Number of small tortoiseshell butterflies at lowest level ever

Other species of butterfly also experienced major declines last year – while some populations soared

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Some UK butterfly species drop to lowest recorded numbers amid human impact

Small Pearl-bordered Fritillaries and Small Tortoiseshells saw their lowest numbers in 48 years of monitoring, conservationists found.

United kingdomNorthern irelandMatt berryRichard foxWood whiteMarc bothamPete withersNature conservation committeeBritish trust for ornithologyUnited kingdom centre for ecology hydrologyUnited kingdom butterfly monitoring schemeSmall pearl bordered fritillarySmall pearl bordered fritillariesSmall tortoiseshellsCryptic wood whiteGrizzled skipper

Some UK butterfly species drop to lowest recorded numbers amid human impact

Small Pearl-bordered Fritillaries and Small Tortoiseshells saw their lowest numbers in 48 years of monitoring, conservationists found.

United kingdomNorthern irelandRichard foxMatt berryPete withersWood whiteMarc bothamBritish trust for ornithologyUnited kingdom centre for ecology hydrologyNature conservation committeeUnited kingdom butterfly monitoring schemeSmall pearl bordered fritillarySmall pearl bordered fritillariesSmall tortoiseshellsCryptic wood whiteGrizzled skipper

Rare Northamptonshire species set to benefit from new funding

Rare Northamptonshire species set to benefit from new funding
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