Butterflies are changing along with the climate

JUST as the presence, or absence, of fish can tell us a lot about the quality of water in rivers andlakes, butterflies are known as an indicator species for measuring changes in the environment.

The butterfly is an insect that brings to mind long, sunny summer days. Upwards of 28 different species can be found in Ireland.

But do we see as many of them as formerly or are some species thriving while others decline?