US lost a fifth of its butterflies within two decades
Butterfly populations in the US shrank by more than a fifth within the space of two decades, according to a new study.
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Adventures of the oldest butterflies
A pressed small white butterfly, Pieris rapae, mounted by botanist Leonard Plukenet and incorporated into the Sir Hans Sloane Herbarium. Early nature enthusiasts relied heavily on persuading others to ...
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US lost a fifth of its butterflies within two decades
The West Virginia White (Pieris virginiensis) - a woodland butterfly - has declined in abundance by more than 98% Some of the most affected species include the Florida white, Hermes copper ...