Thousands of Queen of Spain butterflies arrive in Britain in potential colonisation attempt
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Thousands of Queen of Spain butterflies arrive in Britain in potential colonisation attempt

44 minutes ago · Originally published 29 Oct 2026 7/10 Original headline: Queen of Spain butterfly invades Britain – but will it become native?
Thousands of Queen of Spain butterflies have migrated to the UK this year, with British-born offspring already emerging in areas like Essex. While the species has historically struggled to survive the winter here, this influx could help the butterfly gain a permanent foothold if they find the right conditions to establish a population.
Source: Guardian Env Essex
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