Autumn sunshine could extend a record-breaking year for British butterflies
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Autumn sunshine could extend a record-breaking year for British butterflies

2 hours ago · Originally published 30 Sep 2026 7/10 Original headline: Autumn sunshine could extend Britain’s bumper year for butterflies
Following one of the best butterfly seasons this century, warm autumn weather is allowing several species to produce an extra generation before winter. This includes the rare Queen of Spain fritillary, which may see more adults emerge along the south and east coasts if October remains sunny.
Source: Guardian Env National
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