Ecologist in pursuit of butterflies. Postdoc at the University of Exeter, Cornwall working on nature recovery and species' responses to climate change. Chair of Cornwall Butterfly Conservation. He/Him
Dr Marcus Rhodes
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90-year trends in Switzerland show declines in butterfly and saproxylic beetle richness around the mid-20th century, linked to agricultural mechanisation. Some groups have recovered in recent decades, especially warm-adapted species. Specialised and cold-adapted species remained low.🦋🪲
A handsome Lesser Stag Beetle at Penryn Campus this afternoon.
Duke of Burgundy numbers in Kent have increased 9000% over the last two decades thanks to nature recovery efforts!
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A handsome Lesser Stag Beetle at Penryn Campus this afternoon.
Buxton Heath 7th June - lots of Silver-studded Blues - 95 min counted. Keeled Skimmers increasing too...
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Ban butterfly-killing pesticides for good ❌
Despite repeated promises to ban them, the UK Government has quietly granted yet another 'emergency' license to spray butterfly-killing pesticides across our fields this summer.
Apart from birds, there was lots of insects to see at Thursley Common incl SILVER-STUDDED BLUE, Sericomyia silentis, SMALL RED DAMSELFLY and RED-BANDED SAND WASPS. #UKbutterflies #england #wildlife #nature #insects @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
A male Silver-studded Blue on Dawney Hill Heath in Surrey yesterday @savebutterflies.bsky.social adding lustre in dull conditions @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @saveleamarshes.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
Silver-studded Blues on Dawney Hill Heath in Pirbright, Surrey today @savebutterflies.bsky.social where even on an overcast blustery day they became active at the first hint of warmth @ukbutterflies.bsky.social @britishnatureguide.bsky.social
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Dr Marcus Rhodes
Dr Marcus Rhodes
Dr Marcus Rhodes
Chris Lamsdell
Swallow Birding & Wildlife
Butterfly Conservation
A record number of Duke of Burgundy butterflies were recorded in Kent last year, a charity says.
