Quiz: How much do you know about butterflies?
This article provides a lighthearted quiz about butterfly biology, migration patterns, and pop culture references. It also includes brief commentary from a biodiversity officer regarding increased butterfly sightings due to weather patterns.
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Engaging content like this promotes public interest in local biodiversity and environmental awareness.
IF YOU HAVE noticed more butterflies flying around this year, your eyes do not deceive you.
The biodiversity officer at Trinity College Dublin told us that south-westerly winds earlier in the year brought more migratory butterflies from the continent, and warm weather sped up caterpillar transformations.
They’re also just out and about more because they love the sun.
Test your knowledge of the pretty insects.
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