Duke of Burgundy butterfly population in Kent rises from 50 to nearly 600 over 20 years
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Jadzia Samuel
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The Duke of Burgundy butterfly population in Kent has surged from fewer than 50 individuals in 2005 to nearly 600 in 2024 — a 9,000% increase over 20 years. Butterfly Conservation reports this as a positive indicator of local environmental health, as butterflies serve as indicator species for smaller insect populations and broader ecosystem recovery.
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"They're an indicator species," he explained. "Butterflies act as a flagship for smaller insects. When [a population] recovers, it tells you you're getting something right."
Dr Dan Hore, director of nature recovery at Butterfly Conservation, said this rise is a positive sign for the local environment.
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