Ten new butterfly species identified in Scotland show mixed impact of climate change on butterfly populations.

Ten new butterfly species have been identified in Scotland due to climate change, with a 35% increase in butterfly populations since 1979. However, two species, grayling and small tortoiseshell, have experienced significant declines. The UK's butterfly distribution fell by 42% from 1976 to 2019, affecting habitat specialists most. NatureScot urges the public to join monitoring schemes and plant nectar-rich flowers to help conserve these species.

November 11, 2024
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