Butterflies are facing extinction in southern Britain in the next 35 years if climate change continues unmitigated and habitats are converted for human use, according to a study published today (Aug. 10) in the journal Nature Climate Change. [Read the full butterfly story here.]
Green-veined
Drought-sensitive green-veined white butterfly. Credit Jim Asher.
Skipper
Drought-sensitive large skipper butterfly. Credit: Tim Melling.
Ringlet greywalls
Drought-sensitive ringlet greywalls butterfly. Credit: Jim Asher.
Speckled wood
Drought-sensitive speckled wood marcham butterfly. Credit: Jim Asher.
Pasture landscape
Farmed pasture in Sommerset, England with areas of semi-natural habitat
Agriculture
Agriculture in southern England with few areas of semi-natural habitat for butterflies
