butterfly

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Since 2002, the species' UK distribution has declined by 33%, largely due to habitat loss, according to Butterfly Conservation.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

There were fewer than 50 Duke of Burgundy butterflies in 2005, but this rose to nearly 600 last year, Butterfly Conservation said.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Butterfly Conservation said was most likely caused by ermine moth caterpillars, which feed inside the webs and "are the definition of a hungry caterpillar".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Chinese authorities believe they have the authority to demand the deal be unwound because Beijing Butterfly Effect Technology remains a Chinese company, The Wall Street Journal previously reported.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Because I was looking at him, I saw the Butterfly.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin