butterflies
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She also wants to add a water feature where birds and butterflies can bathe and sip, and she plans to plant more berries to attract more pollinators.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The scientists highlighted that both neurotoxins had been banned for use as agricultural pesticides in the UK in 2017 and 2018 respectively, due to evidence they were killing off bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
If people exterminate hives, native pollinators such as monarch butterflies, bumblebees, wasps and more can also be affected by the insecticides used.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
"As a visitor, you can immerse yourself in a jungle, 30 degrees and 80% humidity, and wander round the park here, seeing butterflies from all over the world."
From BBC • May 22, 2026
I clear my throat and pray that the butterflies in my stomach settle down.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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