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Butterflies in decline Stock Photos and Images
RMT34C15–A small tortoiseshell butterfly freshly emerged from it's chrysalis, stretching it's wings to dry them before first flight. Release available.
RF2GDNRMG–Small tortoise shell butterfly (Aglais urticae) on a verbena bonariensis flower set against a green background
RF2GDNRMH–Small tortoise shell butterfly (Aglais urticae) resting on a verbena bonariensis flower set against a green background
RMKGJ0D5–Common Blue / Hauhechel Blaeuling ( Polyommatus icarus ), on a summery spring morning, with open wings, taken from underneath, light-flooded in backli
RMG85X67–Sir David Attenborough visits the London Wetland Centre in west London where he launched his new campaign to raise public awareness to help reverse the butterfly decline, urging the public to plant butterfly-friendly flowers in their garden to help reverse declining numbers of the insects.
RFEXYY26–Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK. 18th July, 2015. The big butterfly count is underway, this is the largest survey of butterflies in the world, over 44,000 people took part in the 2014 survey recording almost 560,000 separate butterflies and day flying moths in the UK. This image is of a small tortoiseshell butterfly. The tortoiseshell numbers are now on the increase after suffering a decline in past summers. The butterfly count will run throughout July and August. Taken on the 18th July 2015 in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Credit: Andrew Gardner/Alamy Live News
RMMDJA7G–A Common Blue Butterfly, widespread throughout the British Isles but suffering population decline due to loss of habitat, rests in summer sunshine.
RF2MXE9E8–Map Butterfly, Araschnia levana, summer generation, summer colour, summer colouring, Insect of the year 2023 in Germany
RM2N1EARD–'Butterflies vanishing from their traditional UK habitats' Guardian newspaper headline nature butterfly article February 2023 London England UK
RMR0PX7A–FILED - 15 July 2018, Brandenburg, Sieversdorf: A butterfly and bees look for nectar on the flower of a sunflower. (Zu dpa 'Researchers record decline in butterflies, bees and ants') Photo: Patrick Pleul/ZB/dpa
RM2TC596R–Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 10th Dec, 2023. Recent research suggesting insect populations are declining at an unprecedented rate. The global decline of insect populations has become increasingly evident in recent years, with not just a decrease in individual insect numbers but also a collapse in insect diversity. The most rapidly declining insects include bees, butterflies, and moths, largely due to habitat loss, pesticide exposure, and climate change. Credit: ZUMA Press, Inc./Alamy Live News
RF2AJ37NC–Northern Brown Argus butterfly (Aricia artaxeres) resting on a stem of grass in natural grassland and native rock-rose habitat Dunkeld Scotland July
RMDCT2AD–Faversham Kent UK - 21 August 2013 : The continuing good weather in the south east proves a blessing for the butterflies. The Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) has been on the decline in the UK in recent years. Two are seen here on a Buddleia.
RMMFWW3G–Marbled White / Schachbrettfalter ( Melanargia galathea ), male, resting on a blossoming flower (oxeye daisy), wildlife, Europe.
RM2RCYJ3G–Taplow, Buckinghamshire, UK. 17th July, 2023. A Gonepteryx rhamni Brimstone Butterfly in the National Trust Gardens at Cliveden blends in so well it looks like a leaf. Butterfly Conservation are calling on people across the UK to take part in this year’s Big Butterfly Count that started yesterday and runs until 6th August to help scientists understand the impact of climate change on our most-loved butterflies. Last year’s record temperatures, heatwave and drought caused some of the plants that caterpillars feed on to wither and die. To help scientists discover what the ongoing impact of this e
RMG85X6Y–Sir David Attenborough visits the London Wetland Centre in west London where he launched his new campaign to raise public awareness to help reverse the butterfly decline, urging the public to plant butterfly-friendly flowers in their garden to help reverse declining numbers of the insects.
RM2RCJTD3–Windsor, Berkshire, UK. 15th July, 2023. An Inachis io, Peacock Butterfly rests on a garden swing seat. Peacock Butterflys often flash their eye spots on their wings to scare away predators. Butterfly Conservation are calling on people across the UK to take part in this year’s Big Butterfly Count that started yesterday and runs until 6th August to help scientists understand the impact of climate change on our most-loved butterflies. Last year’s record temperatures, heatwave and drought caused some of the plants that caterpillars feed on to wither and die. To help scientists discover what the o
RMBBAAXG–A Wood White (Leptidea sinapis) butterfly sitting on a green leaf. It is a Priority Species due to recent decline in numbers.
RF2RBD5CT–Monarch butterflies listed as endangered, Climate change, drought and habitat losses are some of the key factors that have contributed to the sharp de
RFTAACNG–Closeup of fritillary species feeding and pollinating on a purple wildflower in the grasslands of the Crex Meadows Wildlife Area in Northern Wisconsin
RF2FNJEMM–Butterflies face to face, short-tailed blue (Cupido argiades) and wood white (Leptidea sinapis/reali) on green-winged orchid flower (Anacamptis morio)
RF2MXE9DW–Map Butterfly, Araschnia levana, summer generation, summer colour, summer colouring, Insect of the year 2023 in Germany
RM2RPR2P5–Adonis Blue Polyommatus bellargus male at Rough Bank Butterfly Conservation reserve in Gloucestershire UK
RF2M3TJT8–Closeup of Gray Hairstreak butterfly in flower garden. Insect and nature conservation, habitat preservation, and backyard flower garden concept.
RM2TC596W–Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 10th Dec, 2023. Recent research suggesting insect populations are declining at an unprecedented rate. The global decline of insect populations has become increasingly evident in recent years, with not just a decrease in individual insect numbers but also a collapse in insect diversity. The most rapidly declining insects include bees, butterflies, and moths, largely due to habitat loss, pesticide exposure, and climate change. Credit: ZUMA Press, Inc./Alamy Live News
RM2RPR2PE–Underside of Adonis Blue Polyommatus bellargus male at Rough Bank Butterfly Conservation reserve in Gloucestershire UK
RMDCT2A0–Faversham Kent UK - 21 August 2013 : The continuing good weather in the south east proves a blessing for the butterflies. The Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) has been on the decline in the UK in recent years. One is seen here on a Buddleia.
RMPJRBET–Adonis blue butterfly Polyommatus bellargus adult male at a Butterfly Conservation reserve on Jurassic limestone in Gloucestershire UK
RMG85X69–Sir David Attenborough visits the London Wetland Centre in west London where he launched his new campaign to raise public awareness to help reverse the butterfly decline, urging the public to plant butterfly-friendly flowers in their garden to help reverse declining numbers of the insects.
RM2RCJTBH–Windsor, Berkshire, UK. 15th July, 2023. An Inachis io, Peacock Butterfly rests on a garden swing seat. Peacock Butterflys often flash their eye spots on their wings to scare away predators. Butterfly Conservation are calling on people across the UK to take part in this year’s Big Butterfly Count that started yesterday and runs until 6th August to help scientists understand the impact of climate change on our most-loved butterflies. Last year’s record temperatures, heatwave and drought caused some of the plants that caterpillars feed on to wither and die. To help scientists discover what the o
RF2RA28FT–Butterfly on purple blooms in a green field of alfalfa. Monarch Butterfly feeding on purple flowers
RFTAACN4–Closeup of fritillary species feeding and pollinating on a purple wildflower in the grasslands of the Crex Meadows Wildlife Area in Northern Wisconsin
RFT9N8B3–Closeup of fritillary species feeding and pollinating on a purple wildflower in the grasslands of the Crex Meadows Wildlife Area in Northern Wisconsin
RF2MXE9EF–Map Butterfly, Araschnia levana, summer generation, summer colour, summer colouring, Insect of the year 2023 in Germany
RMK1CEKN–Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly Aglais urticae feeding on wild water mint and Fleabane flowers August
RM2TC5944–Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 10th Dec, 2023. Recent research suggesting insect populations are declining at an unprecedented rate. The global decline of insect populations has become increasingly evident in recent years, with not just a decrease in individual insect numbers but also a collapse in insect diversity. The most rapidly declining insects include bees, butterflies, and moths, largely due to habitat loss, pesticide exposure, and climate change. Credit: ZUMA Press, Inc./Alamy Live News
RMDCT29N–Faversham Kent UK - 21 August 2013 : The continuing good weather in the south east proves a blessing for the butterflies. The Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) has been on the decline in the UK in recent years. One is seen here on a Buddleia.
RMPJRBF5–Adonis blue butterfly Polyommatus bellargus adult male at a Butterfly Conservation reserve on Jurassic limestone in Gloucestershire UK
RMG85X6B–Sir David Attenborough visits the London Wetland Centre in west London where he launched his new campaign to raise public awareness to help reverse the butterfly decline, urging the public to plant butterfly-friendly flowers in their garden to help reverse declining numbers of the insects.
RM2RCJTBF–Windsor, Berkshire, UK. 15th July, 2023. An Inachis io, Peacock Butterfly rests on a garden swing seat. Peacock Butterflys often flash their eye spots on their wings to scare away predators. Butterfly Conservation are calling on people across the UK to take part in this year’s Big Butterfly Count that started yesterday and runs until 6th August to help scientists understand the impact of climate change on our most-loved butterflies. Last year’s record temperatures, heatwave and drought caused some of the plants that caterpillars feed on to wither and die. To help scientists discover what the o
RMHE8CWR–Essex Skipper ( Thymelicus lineola ) resting on purple flowering Viper's Bugloss / Natternkopf ( Echium vulgare ).
RMTR879W–The Speckled Wood Butterfly (Pararge aegeria) has experienced a rise in distribution in contrast with the comparative decline in oth
RMW92M2W–Marbled White / Schachbrettfalter ( Melanargia galathea ), male, resting on a blossoming flower (oxeye daisy), wildlife, Europe.
RM2DCR7M7–Overwintering monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) in November at Natural bridges state park in Santa Cruz, California.
RF2MXE9GA–Map Butterfly, Araschnia levana, summer generation, summer colour, summer colouring, Insect of the year 2023 in Germany
RMDTNRPK–silver-washed fritillary (Argynnis paphia) butterfly pair resting on leaf in sunshine, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom
RM2TC5948–Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 10th Dec, 2023. Recent research suggesting insect populations are declining at an unprecedented rate. The global decline of insect populations has become increasingly evident in recent years, with not just a decrease in individual insect numbers but also a collapse in insect diversity. The most rapidly declining insects include bees, butterflies, and moths, largely due to habitat loss, pesticide exposure, and climate change. Credit: ZUMA Press, Inc./Alamy Live News
RMDCT2AG–Faversham Kent UK - 21 August 2013 : The continuing good weather in the south east proves a blessing for the butterflies. The Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) has been on the decline in the UK in recent years. One is seen here on a Buddleia.
RMPJRBF2–Adonis blue butterfly Polyommatus bellargus male and female at a Butterfly Conservation reserve on Jurassic limestone in Gloucestershire UK
RMG85X6G–Sir David Attenborough visits the London Wetland Centre in west London where he launched his new campaign to raise public awareness to help reverse the butterfly decline, urging the public to plant butterfly-friendly flowers in their garden to help reverse declining numbers of the insects.
RM2RCJTAG–Windsor, Berkshire, UK. 15th July, 2023. An Inachis io, Peacock Butterfly competes with a Bumble Bee to feed on pollen on an Echinacea daisy. Peacock Butterflies often flash the eye spot markings on their wings to scare away predators. Butterfly Conservation are calling on people across the UK to take part in this year’s Big Butterfly Count that started yesterday and runs until 6th August to help scientists understand the impact of climate change on our most-loved butterflies. Last year’s record temperatures, heatwave and drought caused some of the plants that caterpillars feed on to wither an
RMWWB3BX–Bulgaria Yambol September 2019: Studies of butterflies in Bulgaria have been carried out for more than 150 years, conservation efforts mainly focused on a particular species that were in decline. European Union’s Nature 2000 Network on a national level, more species and areas need protection Bulgaria has 210 native butterfly species, 18 species entered into the Red Data Book of European butterflies ,14 prime Butterfly sites total area covering 7802 ha, identified. Clifford Norton
RM2ADYF5G–The Large Tortoiseshell Butterfly, Nymphalis polychloros, was considered widespread and common in woodland in southern England. However, this beautiful insect has since suffered a severe decline and there have been less than 150 records since 1951.
![. British journal of entomology and natural history. Natural history; Entomology. BR. J. ENT. NAT. HIST.. 2: 1989. Fig. 4. 10 km sq map showing the number of the eight butterfly species in "risk" categories 0 to 2 for which there is a post-1969 record. For symbols see Fig. 1 A number of other predictions follow from the hypothesis of a causal link between the decline of woodland and scrub-habitat butterflies whose immature stages exist at ground level and predation by pheasants. The following three predictions could be tested quite simply and would serve to confirm or reject the hypo Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/RH339X/british-journal-of-entomology-and-natural-history-natural-history-entomology-br-j-ent-nat-hist-2-1989-fig-4-10-km-sq-map-showing-the-number-of-the-eight-butterfly-species-in-quotriskquot-categories-0-to-2-for-which-there-is-a-post-1969-record-for-symbols-see-fig-1-a-number-of-other-predictions-follow-from-the-hypothesis-of-a-causal-link-between-the-decline-of-woodland-and-scrub-habitat-butterflies-whose-immature-stages-exist-at-ground-level-and-predation-by-pheasants-the-following-three-predictions-could-be-tested-quite-simply-and-would-serve-to-confirm-or-reject-the-hypo-RH339X.jpg ". British journal of entomology and natural history. Natural history; Entomology. BR. J. ENT. NAT. HIST.. 2: 1989. Fig. 4. 10 km sq map showing the number of the eight butterfly species in "risk" categories 0 to 2 for which there is a post-1969 record. For symbols see Fig. 1 A number of other predictions follow from the hypothesis of a causal link between the decline of woodland and scrub-habitat butterflies whose immature stages exist at ground level and predation by pheasants. The following three predictions could be tested quite simply and would serve to confirm or reject the hypo Stock Photo")
RMRH339X–. British journal of entomology and natural history. Natural history; Entomology. BR. J. ENT. NAT. HIST.. 2: 1989. Fig. 4. 10 km sq map showing the number of the eight butterfly species in "risk" categories 0 to 2 for which there is a post-1969 record. For symbols see Fig. 1 A number of other predictions follow from the hypothesis of a causal link between the decline of woodland and scrub-habitat butterflies whose immature stages exist at ground level and predation by pheasants. The following three predictions could be tested quite simply and would serve to confirm or reject the hypo
RMWAK0X3–Sea holly Eryngium maritimum and Painted lady and Small Tortoiseshell butterflies Thornham Dunes Norfolk August
RMTR879G–The Speckled Wood Butterfly (Pararge aegeria) has experienced a rise in distribution in contrast with the comparative decline in oth
RF2MXE9GD–Map Butterfly, Araschnia levana, summer generation, summer colour, summer colouring, Insect of the year 2023 in Germany
RMTR788K–The Speckled Wood Butterfly (Pararge aegeria) has experienced a rise in distribution in contrast with the comparative decline in other insect species.
RM2TC596X–Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 10th Dec, 2023. Recent research suggesting insect populations are declining at an unprecedented rate. The global decline of insect populations has become increasingly evident in recent years, with not just a decrease in individual insect numbers but also a collapse in insect diversity. The most rapidly declining insects include bees, butterflies, and moths, largely due to habitat loss, pesticide exposure, and climate change. Credit: ZUMA Press, Inc./Alamy Live News
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