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Butterfly populations are rapidly declining, new study shows
Butterfly populations have dropped by 22% in the United States, according to a new study published Thursday in the journal Science.
Butterfly populations declining rapidly in U.S. with 22% disappearing in 2 decades, study finds
A study, published Thursday in the journal Science, found that 22% of butterflies in the United States disappeared between 2000 and 2020.
US butterfly populations declining at 'catastrophic' rate—experts warn it's a 'bad sign for us'
A new study finds butterfly populations in the US have dropped 22% since 2000 due to pesticides, habitat loss, and climate change. Scientists warn the decline could have major consequences for ecosystems.
US butterflies 'all in trouble' as their numbers rapidly decline, report finds
The chief causes of the decline include habitat destruction, drier and hotter climate due to climate change and insecticide use.
US butterfly population dropped 22% in 20 years, study shows
The butterfly population in the U.S. fell 22% over the last two decades, research shows:: March 4, 2025:: Binghamton, New York:: Eliza Grames, Assistant professor, Binghamton University"One of the main findings of this paper was that we've lost about one out of every five butterflies from 2000 to 2020,
Butterfly populations in the US are declining at a concerning rate, scientists say
The population of butterflies in the U.S. is declining at a concerning rate, according to new research published in the journal Science.
US monarch butterfly population sees significant drop in last 2 decades: Study
The U.S.' butterfly population fell 22% over 2 decades. Here's why you should be concerned—and how you can help save these vital pollinators.
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This Year’s Monarch Butterfly Count Rebounded From 2024 Crash, But Numbers Still Well Below Sustainable Target
The monarch butterfly population has rebounded from a near record low number in 2024, according to the latest annual survey ...
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Study Reveals a Startling 22% Decline in U.S. Butterfly Populations, MSU Researchers Call for Urgent Conservation Action
Scientists report a 22% decline in US butterfly populations over two decades, highlighting ecosystem health concerns and the ...
Butterfly populations plummet by 22% in US since turn of century
The population of butterflies - the beautiful insects that play a vital role in pollination and the health of ecosystems - ...
Butterflies in the U.S. are disappearing at a ‘catastrophic’ rate
The number of butterflies in the contiguous United States declined by 22 percent this century, a collapse with potentially ...
Butterflies are in trouble. It doesn't take much to help
“You can really make a difference to the local population. Any individual flower you put out it likely to get visited,” said ...
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Eastern monarch butterfly population nearly doubles in 2025
The population wintering in central Mexico's forests occupied 4.42 acres, up from 2.22 acres during the previous winter.
Butterfly Pavilion data used in study showing 1 in 5 butterflies were lost since 2000
In the last 20 years, butterfly populations dropped by 22% across the U.S., according to a study published Thursday in “Science,” with some help of a Denver metro area nonprofit.
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Disappearing butterflies should be a wake-up call, scientists say
"For those who were not already aware of insect declines, this should be a wake-up call" said Collin Edwards, the lead author ...