Butterfly Conservation and Habitat Bridges

Butterflies face habitat loss due to land development, leading to shrinking populations. Citizen scientists in the UK collect data to understand the impact on butterflies. Scientists propose creating habitat bridges to connect isolated areas, allowing butterflies to access more resources. This approach has successfully increased populations, such as the hamiliaris lucina, by 90%. By identifying declining populations and building habitat connections, we can help preserve butterfly species.

Why do butterflies need habitat bridges despite having wings?

• They prefer walking over flying.

• They are unable to fly long distances.

• They need to avoid predators.

• They are nocturnal creatures.

What role do citizen scientists play in butterfly conservation?

• They build habitat bridges.

• They relocate butterflies to new habitats.

• They observe and collect data on butterfly populations.

• They fund conservation projects.

What was discovered about some butterfly species in the UK?

• They are becoming larger in size.

• They are thriving in urban areas.

• Some species are dying out.

• They are migrating to other countries.

How do habitat bridges help butterflies?

• They change the butterflies' color to blend in with the environment.

• They increase the butterflies' flying speed.

• They allow butterflies to travel between areas for more resources.

• They provide shelter from predators.

Which butterfly species showed significant population growth due to conservation efforts?

• Painted Lady

• Hamiliaris Lucina

• Monarch butterfly

• Red Admiral

What is the main goal of building habitat bridges for butterflies?

• To increase butterfly size

• To make butterflies fly faster

• To save shrinking butterfly populations

• To change butterfly colors