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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Helena Horton Environment reporter

Red admiral butterfly population soars 400% in UK as winters warm

A red admiral butterfly feeds on nectar on a buddleia shrub.
A red admiral butterfly feeds on nectar on a buddleia shrub. Photograph: Maureen McLean/Shutterstock

Red admiral butterflies are enjoying a 400% boom in British gardens this year, data reveals, as the migrant insect favours the warmer climes brought by climate breakdown.

Butterfly Conservation has reported 170,000 sightings of the majestic red and black insect so far this year in its annual Big Butterfly Count.

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