Butterflies are facing extinction in southern Britain in the next 35 years if climate change continues unmitigated and habitats are converted for human use, according to a study published today (Aug. 10) in the journal Nature Climate Change. [Read the full butterfly story here.]

Green-veined

Drought-sensitive green-veined white butterfly. Credit Jim Asher.

Skipper

Drought-sensitive large skipper butterfly. Credit: Tim Melling.

Ringlet greywalls

Drought-sensitive ringlet greywalls butterfly. Credit: Jim Asher.

Speckled wood

Drought-sensitive speckled wood marcham butterfly. Credit: Jim Asher.

Pasture landscape

Farmed pasture in Sommerset, England with areas of semi-natural habitat

Agriculture

Agriculture in southern England with few areas of semi-natural habitat for butterflies