butterflies

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That’s especially true of romance readers, who are generally regarded as the social butterflies of the book community.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

She explains that because butterflies are cold-blooded insects, they generally thrive in warmer conditions.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

"Most British butterflies reach their northern range limit in the UK, so they have opportunities to expand further north into northern England and Scotland," she adds.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Even among more adaptable butterflies, the picture is mixed.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

“Get these dead butterflies off the windshield so we can see where we’re going.”

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall