Generalist butterfly species, which use a range of habitats, have increased by half, while populations of specialist species, ...

Red admiral butterflies increased 10-fold, with orange tip and speckled wood butterflies increasing three-fold. But two species: grayling and small tortoiseshell; have suffered dramatic declines.

Research shows that over the past 40 years, butterflies traditionally found in England and Wales have become more common in Scotland. A red admiral butterfly sits on colourful flowers – the ...

Generalist butterfly species, which use a range of habitats, have increased by half, while populations of specialist species, which are limited to specific habitats like heathland, remain stable. Red ...