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Butterfly populations 'could crash' due to weather

Butterfly populations 'could crash' due to weather
BBC Science Saturday 26 September 2026, 11:05 UTC 1 min read
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More than 77,000 butterflies were recorded in Devon while 47,000 were spotted in Cornwall this July.

More than 77,000 butterflies were recorded in Devon while 47,000 were spotted in Cornwall this July.
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