Independent: Populations of Britain’s common garden butterflies appear to have collapsed this summer in the aftermath of the record spring rainfall, scientists are warning.
Well-loved species such as the red admiral, peacock, small tortoiseshell and painted lady, which normally would be prominent in gardens in hot weather, are completely missing in many places, according to the charity Butterfly Conservation.
The organisation’s chief executive, Dr Martin Warren said: “We think this may be the worst ever…

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