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Not specifically Isle of Wight related, but given our MP, Bob Seely's interest in wildlife, perhaps he'll become species champion for the Isle of Wight butterfly, the Glanville fritillary.
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Last year was the fourth worst on record for butterflies and Sir David Attenborough is urging people on the Isle of Wight to take part in the Big Butterfly Count survey between now and 6th August.
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The study found that butterflies in urban areas emerged on average two days earlier than their countryside counterparts, with urban Brimstones emerging five days earlier than those found in rural locations.
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36,000 people took part in the Big Butterfly Count this summer which has recorded the majority of butterfly species studied as part of the scheme seeing their populations fall, with some producing their worst numbers since the Big Butterfly Count scheme began
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Gardeners are being asked to focus on their flowerbeds to look for one of the UK’s best-loved butterflies whose numbers appear to have plummeted this summer.
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Islanders are being asked to take part in the Big Butterfly Count and help track the rise of the Speckled Wood butterfly. When many species are seeing a drastic decline, this species has experienced an 84% increase in abundance in the last 40 years
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Sir David Attenborough is warning that this year’s slow spring and soggy summer could pose a risk to the common butterflies found across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Learn more on the guided butterfly walk taking place at Northwood Cemetery on the Isle of Wight on Sunday 17 July.
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Large influxes of the moth in previous years means hopes are high that 2016 could witness another ‘hummer summer’ as the long distance migrant attempts to gain a foothold in the UK.
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The results of a major scientific study have revealed that last year’s cooler than average summer saw the majority of UK butterfly species struggle, with the once common and widespread Small Copper suffering its worst year on record.
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Nature enthusiasts are being invited to help one of the UK’s rarest butterflies on the Isle of Wight this weekend.
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Although there has been a rise in some species, the overall picture is stark say Butterfly Conservation. Agricultural intensification and changing woodland management are seen as major causes of the decline.
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None have been reported on the Isle of Wight yet, but if you see one of these gorgeous butterflies, please let Butterfly Conservation know. Details in the article.
