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Claim Text: Butterfly Conservation says the species was first spotted north of the Alps in France and Germany in 2008, and since then it has gradually extended its range, reaching the Netherlands in 2015 and Calais in 2019.
Simplified Text: The butterfly was first spotted north of the Alps in 2008, reaching the Netherlands in 2015 and Calais in 2019.
Confidence Score: 0.900
Claim Maker: Butterfly Conservation
UUID: 94964696-9e7e-47ff-a100-ef010d0803c2
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Created: December 6, 2025 at 1:23 AM (10 months ago)
Last Updated: December 6, 2025 at 1:23 AM (10 months ago)

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