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Butterfly numbers fell by one third in the US over last two decades
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Butterfly numbers fell by one third in the US over last two decades

Butterfly numbers have dropped by one third in the last two decades in the US, echoing declines seen in Europe. These figures raise alarm bells for the health of other insect populations, because butterflies face similar environmental changes and are used as a proxy for studying insects in general.

The insect apocalypse is here
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The insect apocalypse is here

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