Scientists fear declining numbers of native moths and butterflies

RNZNewsroomSaturday 14 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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Lepidopterists are concerned that New Zealand's moth and butterfly populations are decreasing. These species play a vital role in pollinating local flowers and grasses.

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First reported by RNZ, Sat 14 Jun 2025, 4:57am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 62 minutes
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    The hunt for ever decreasing numbers of moths and butterflies (opens in new tab)

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    Chasing the ever decreasing numbers of butterflies (opens in new tab)