Butterflies thrive in grasslands surrounded by forest

(Link ö ping University) For pollinating butterflies, it is more important to be close to forests than to agricultural fields, according to a study of 32,000 butterflies by researchers at Link ö ping University and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Uppsala. The results provide important knowledge about how to plan and manage the landscape to ensure the survival of butterflies.

Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - February 1, 2019 Category: Biology Source Type: news