butterflies

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Decades later, there are hundreds of butterflies across dozens of sites.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The scientists highlighted that both neurotoxins had been banned for use as agricultural pesticides in the UK in 2017 and 2018 respectively, due to evidence they were killing off bees, butterflies and other pollinators.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

While Nereyda felt the familiar butterflies about what the next day might bring, AB focused on what mattered to her.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

If people exterminate hives, native pollinators such as monarch butterflies, bumblebees, wasps and more can also be affected by the insecticides used.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Swarms of water butterflies follow in our shadows as we walk along the lake’s shore.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera