butterflies
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"Since the first trees were planted, there has been a spectacular increase in butterflies, dragonflies, and biodiversity in general," said the 43-year-old, who took over running the family's Cascina Oschina farm in 2012.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
For spring 2027, you created this fantastical garden populated by insects, beginning with a chrysalis and ending with the emergence of butterflies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
The charity said strong butterfly numbers were "likely" down to favourable conditions for caterpillars in spring, followed by the hot, sunny weather enjoyed by adult butterflies during the summer months.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
It was an unlikely project for a busy news executive, wife and mother who knew little about butterflies, and Ms. Korsgaard wasn’t initially sure why she’d assigned herself the challenge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Cutout paper versions of butterflies hung from streamers and lampposts.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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