Butterflies in Bavaria: Citizens' campaign reveals worrying data!

Butterflies in Bavaria: Citizens' campaign reveals worrying data!

Hilpoltstein

- The Situation of the butterflies in Bavaria raises questions. Conservationists have asked the population for support in order to learn more about the well -being of the moths. The results are alarming.

In the past few months, the butterflies in Bavaria have suffered from adverse weather conditions. The cold and rainy May and June have meant that even generally widespread species, such as the little fox and Hauhechel-Bläuling, were spotted much less often this year. "The weather has a significant impact on the population of the butterflies," said Elisa Treffehn from the Nature Conservation Association LBV in Hilpoltstein.

In order to get a better picture of the state of the butterflies, the LBV initiated a hands-on project with the title "Falter in the focus" in spring. The citizens were asked to report their observations. In particular, the types of admiral, swallowtail and pigeon tail were the focus of this action.

participation of the population

The response to this call was overwhelming. Over 3,200 people took part in the campaign and reported more than 8,600 sightings of butterflies. "Thanks to this broad participation, we were able to record valuable data for the spread of the three types of moths in Bavaria," emphasized Treffehn. This information is particularly important in the context of climate change.

Another aspect is that both the Admiral and the Tauben tail are hiking butterfly that move south in the cold months. With progressive global warming, however, it could be possible that these species are increasingly hibernating in Bavaria.

The data collected is undoubtedly a valuable source of information for conservationists and scientists. They allow the changes in the butterfly population to better understand and take appropriate measures to protect these important insects.

For more detailed results and analyzes, Treffehn refers to the need for future projects and studies. These will help to observe the evolutionary adjustments of the butterflies to changing climatic conditions and to ensure their survival. The concerns about the consequences of climate change to biodiversity are increasing, and actions such as "moths in the focus" show how important the public commitment is in these matters.

The latest findings on the butterflies in Bavaria reinforce the demand for even more nature conservation initiatives and better awareness of the importance of these small but decisive creatures for the ecosystem. These developments and their effects on the environment make it clear that we can and must all contribute to the preservation of biodiversity.

A more comprehensive look at the butterfly population and its trends is not only of interest for the biologists, but also for everyone who appreciates the beauty and variety of nature. The people in Bavaria seem ready to actively help - now all you need to do is need the right instruments and initiatives to convert this willingness into long -term success. Further information on the research results and the next steps are find .