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Butterflies worldwide are on the move as the climate warms

08.05.26 | Monash University

Butterfly species, Junonia villida. Credit: Dr Shawan Chowdhury

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Nature Ecology & Evolution

10.1038/s41559-026-03117-y

Observational study

Animals

Extensive climate-induced range shifts in butterflies across the globe

5-Aug-2026

The authors declare no competing interests.

Keywords

Biodiversity Conservation Endangered Species

Article Information

Journal

Nature Ecology & Evolution

DOI

10.1038/s41559-026-03117-y

Method of Research

Observational study

Subject of Research

Animals

Article Publication Date

2026-08-05

Article Title

Extensive climate-induced range shifts in butterflies across the globe

COI Statement

The authors declare no competing interests.

Contact Information

Hande Cater

Monash University

hande.cater@monash.edu

Source

This article is based on a news release from Monash University. BrightSurf curates and republishes science news from research institutions worldwide; the original release is linked below.

Original Source

https://doi.org/10.1038/s41559-026-03117-y

How to Cite This Article

APA:

Monash University. (2026, August 5). Butterflies worldwide are on the move as the climate warms. Brightsurf News. https://www.brightsurf.com/news/L7V93XO8/butterflies-worldwide-are-on-the-move-as-the-climate-warms.html

MLA:

"Butterflies worldwide are on the move as the climate warms." Brightsurf News, Aug. 5 2026, https://www.brightsurf.com/news/L7V93XO8/butterflies-worldwide-are-on-the-move-as-the-climate-warms.html.