Britain Has a Great Butterfly Season Thanks to Heatwaves

This summer, Britain experienced its second-best butterfly season in 16 years, thanks to record heatwaves. Volunteers counted almost 1.4 million butterflies and moths, with a remarkable increase in painted ladies. This event highlights the importance of monitoring wildlife and the effects of climate on nature. The Big Butterfly Count is the largest insect count in the world, involving over 100,000 volunteers.

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