Severe droughts could lead to widespread losses of butterflies by 2050
Monday, August 10, 2015 - 13:00
in Biology & Nature
Widespread drought-sensitive butterfly population extinctions could occur in the UK as early as 2050 according to a new study. However, the authors conclude that substantial greenhouse gas emission reductions combined with better management of landscapes, in particular reducing habitat fragmentation, will greatly improve the chances of drought-sensitive butterflies flying until at least 2100.