Red Admiral butterfly numbers have soared by 400% this year, according to new data from Butterfly Conservation, which says the migrant species likes Britain's warming climate
, although cold or dry winters will still occur sometimes.Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video playerAs temperatures increase, the Red Admiral's need to return to its southerly winter habitat is reducing, Butterfly Conservation said, meaning"it is possible we will see a greater number of the species spending the winter in the UK".
Dr Zoe Randle, senior surveys officer at Butterfly Conservation explains:"We've been surprised to see the Red Admiral taking the lead, however with the increased frequency of warm weather, the UK may well become a permanent home for this species."Without the many members of the public taking part in the big butterfly count,"we couldn't get the depth and breadth of data", she said.
"We're calling on people across the UK to please get out for the count and record your butterfly sightings over the next few days. "With climate change here to stay, we need people to take part more than ever before and help us understand how extreme weather is affecting our butterflies."
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