"'Just as we have lost family-run shops and traditional skills from the nation's high streets, so we've lost variety and diversity in the butterfly communities that can exist in our damaged and simplified landscapes.'"
"'We have some remarkable species in this country, and we know what we need to do to help them - create more habitat.'"
A report reveals that 33 native butterfly species in Britain are in a critical state, with some populations declining by nearly 90% since 1976. The UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme has collected over 44 million records, showing that specialist species are particularly affected. While some species adapt and thrive, like the red admiral, many others, such as the small tortoiseshell, face drastic reductions. Conservationists emphasize the need for habitat creation to support these declining populations.
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