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A species of butterfly previously only found in Southern Europe has been seen in the UK for the first time, according to charity Butterfly Conservation.
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Butterfly previously found in Southern Europe has been seen in UK for first time according to Butterfly Conservation
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Butterfly Conservation
Context Type
News Article
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{
    "species": "Southern Small White butterfly",
    "location": "UK",
    "organization": "Butterfly Conservation"
}
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February 15, 2026 at 2:26 PM (2 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 2:26 PM (2 months ago)

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The Southern Small White butterfly, previously found only in Southern Europe, has been spotted in the UK for the first time. Experts attribute the butterfly's northward expansion to a warming climate. The sighting was confirmed at Landguard Bird Observatory in Suffolk.

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