Botany One on Nostr: While natural meadows had 52 butterfly species, planted meadows had 34 species and ...

While natural meadows had 52 butterfly species, planted meadows had 34 species and the absolute numbers of butterflies were lower. The research found butterfly numbers were linked to meadow size.

While butterfly diversity was lower in planted meadows, they still supported some rare species like Large Copper (Lycaena dispar) and Scarce Swallowtail (Iphiclides podalirius) even in city centres, showing even small spaces provide refuge for sensitive species in urban areas.