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

Rare butterflies have been spotted after a group of volunteers planted hundreds of elm trees.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

But butterflies whose lifecycles are tied to specific habitats, such as woodland clearings or chalk grasslands, are struggling.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Data collected over half a century shows many of the UK's most distinctive butterflies are in steep decline.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

I smile and my butterflies get ready to initiate their symphony.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam