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Massive butterfly swarm becomes the talk of Santa Cruz

Summary by KSBW
Residents in the Santa Cruz area are marveling at a rare influx of California tortoiseshell butterflies, calling the spectacle uplifting and healing. Ecologists say the unusual swarm may be tied to post-fire regrowth following the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex fires.

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Natural History Wanderings broke the news on Friday, May 22, 2026.
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