Warming World: Butterfly Spots at Risk, Reveals Study

In a surprising revelation, new research suggests that climate change may lead to a reduction in the distinctive spots of female Meadow Brown butterflies. The study, conducted by Professor Richard French-Constant from the Centre for Ecology and Conservation on Exeter's Penryn Campus in Cornwall, challenges long-held assumptions about the reasons behind variations in butterfly spots.

According to the findings, female Meadow Browns raised in warmer environments, specifically at 15°C, displayed fewer spots compared to those raised at 11°C....