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

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 ...

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.

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 ...