One of Northern Ireland's butterflies appears to be on the edge of extinction, while others are struggling, according to a new report 🦋🦋🦋
BBC NI Agriculture & Environment Correspondent
One of Northern Ireland's butterflies appears to be on the edge of extinction, while others are struggling, according to a report.Scientists have warned that time is running out to halt the decline of butterflies across the UK. A charity involved in the report, Butterfly Conservation has called for targeted action and more resources.as they react quickly to any change in their ecosystem.
The first State of the UK's Butterflies report since 2015 showed 80% of species were declining in abundance, distribution or both in the last 50 years.Many, though not all, of the species found in Northern Ireland have been monitored for the report.There are concerns that the Wall butterfly is dying out, with the report saying it was in "precipitous decline".
There were only three reported sightings of that butterfly, all on the County Down coast, in the space of five years.The Holly Blue butterfly can be seen in Northern IrelandThe Dark Green Fritillary, Silver-washed Fritillary and the Holly Blue have expanded across Northern Ireland, thanks to the availability of suitable habitat.
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