The butterflies we may never see again in Britain

Keith Warmington

If you want to see many of Britain's butterflies, you need to be quick.

According to a report, 24 of 58 species may disappear from our shores.

The last Red List compiled by the charity was 11 years ago.

Dr Richard Fox is the Head of Science for Butterfly Conservation.

He told the news that they had been destroyed, covered in fertilisers and 888-282-0465 888-282-0465 888-282-0465 888-282-0465 888-282-0465 888-282-0465 888-282-0465 888-282-0465 888-282-0465.

There is hope. Several species have been brought back from the brink.

Three of the butterflies that we may never see again in Britain have been saved.

Most of southern England and Wales used to be home to this butterfly. It is mostly found in the Midlands.

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The butterfly has become more at risk since 2011. It is native to the Norfolk Broads and feeds on flowers.

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This creature lives in southern England and is usually seen in April and July. The Adonis Blues can be seen in many areas.

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The butterfly is affected by climate change. The butterfly species that prefer to live in northerly areas are in danger.

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Climate change can be seen in the decline of this species. Scientists did not consider it under threat in 2011. It is listed as vulnerable now.

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Good news now. Some species have been brought back from the brink.

Dr Fox says it has focused on protecting butterflies from the effects of changing land management.

The dusky-blue butterfly was extinct in Britain in 1979.

Described as "fussy" by Dr Fox, the Large Blue needs to feed on a specific type of ant. Conservators and owners created thriving colonies of butterflies by creating grassland with the right conditions.

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Since 2011, this has become less threatening. Its caterpillar needs an open and warm woodland habitat to thrive. The butterfly needs to live in areas of woodland on the edges of Dartmoor.

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The butterfly's caterpillar is mostly found in southern England. The right balance of vegetation is important to the health of the environment.

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