butterflies
Britishplural noun
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The council says the BCP area is home to several important butterfly habitats, including Canford Heath, where rare Silver-studded Blue butterflies can be found, and Bourne Valley, which supports species such as the Large Skipper.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
On Friday, it launched its Big Butterfly Count, a yearly event asking members of the public to report the butterflies they see.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Since then, however, she had been "encouraged" by initiatives such as No Mow May, which encourages people to let grassy areas grow wild, increasing the places for butterflies to feed and breed.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
He said the summer of 2024 was a "bad year" for butterflies.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
I clear my throat and pray that the butterflies in my stomach settle down.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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