Southern European butterfly spotted in UK for first time
Summary
A butterfly species called the Southern Small White, which was only found in Southern Europe, has been spotted in the UK for the first time. The butterfly has been gradually moving north through Europe, and experts think this might be linked to climate change.Key Facts
- The Southern Small White butterfly was first seen in the UK at Landguard Bird Observatory in Suffolk.
- Butterfly Conservation, a charity, confirmed the butterfly's presence in the UK.
- The butterfly has expanded northward through Europe over recent decades.
- A warming climate may be helping the butterfly spread, but experts are not sure.
- Chris van Swaay, a butterfly expert, confirmed the butterfly's identification.
- The butterfly was first seen above the Alps in France and Germany in 2008.
- It reached the Netherlands in 2015 and Calais in 2019.
- The butterfly has not yet been recorded breeding in the UK.
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