A good year for UK butterflies but third of species still in decline

Conservationists warn about lowering of expectations as people forget earlier biodiversityLast year was the third good summer in a row for butterflies and the 10th best since records began, but one-third of Britain's species are still in long-term decline.Conservation scientists warned against overstating the butterfly boom, saying perceptions of a "good" year have lowered in the light of plummeting insect numbers. Continue reading...