British butterflies, good and bad news

MARCH 9, 2016 ~ THEOWLLADY ~ EDIT

Dear Kitty. Some blog

This video says about itself:

Metamorphosis: The Beauty & Design of Butterflies

Throughout history, butterflies have fascinated artists and philosophers, scientists and schoolchildren with their profound mystery and beauty. In Metamorphosis you will explore their remarkable world as few ever have before.

By Peter Frost in Britain:

Threatened butterflies given a fighting chance

Friday 26th February 2016

Agricultural intensification, the loss of wildflower-rich grassland and changing woodland management have threatened these colourful insects — but help is at hand, writes PETER FROST

Lepidopterists, butterfly spotters, have been rubbing their eyes and checking their calendars in what is proving to be a remarkably early spring this year. In my native Northamptonshire, a Small Tortoiseshell was out and about on New Year’s Day.

Brimstones, Speckled Wood, Painted Ladies, Peacockand Comma had all been recorded on the wing by the end of January.

I love butterflies, the first…

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