Huge decline in US butterfly populations mirrors UK Butterfly...

Huge decline in US butterfly populations mirrors UK Butterfly...

The abundance of butterflies across the United States fell by an alarming 22% in just 20 years, a new study has concluded. Between 2000 and 2020, 33% of species (114 of 342) showed significantly declining trends in abundance, according to the research led by Collin B Edwards of Washington State University and published this week in Science. The results mirror the picture in the UK, where 80% of butterfly species have decreased in abundance, dist…

The Migratory Butterflies of Connecticut (Registration) - Connecticut Audubon Society

This program takes place at Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary, 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT.   The post The Migratory Butterflies of Connecticut (Registration) appeared first on Connecticut Audubon Society.

Monarchs At A Crossroads In An Era Of Butterfly Decline - Mia McPherson's On The Wing Photography

The contrasting fates of eastern and western Monarchs underscore that their future is still uncertain. With dedicated efforts, we can help butterfly populations rebound—but time is running out.