Britain’s favourite butterfly revealed – and it’s a familiar backyard beauty
Summary
Britain’s favourite butterfly is the peacock butterfly, chosen by over 20,000 votes in a poll run by the charity Butterfly Conservation. The survey shows that common butterflies often seen in gardens are more popular than rare or endangered species.Key Facts
- The peacock butterfly won first place with its bright colors and eye spots.
- Over 20,000 people voted in the poll, which included 60 native butterfly species.
- The orange-tip came second, and the red admiral was third.
- All top five butterflies are commonly found in gardens, parks, and suburbs across the UK.
- Rarer butterflies like the swallowtail and purple emperor ranked much lower.
- The Big Butterfly Count starts on 17 July and is a large survey where people count butterflies in 15 minutes outdoors.
- Peacock caterpillars are currently common on nettles, suggesting many peacocks will appear this summer.
- Painted lady butterflies, migrants from Africa, are expected in large numbers and ranked 10th in the poll.
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