苏格兰的小型蓝蝴蝶人口 出现了惊人的激增, 新的殖民地被发现 尽管长期下降。 Scotland's Small Blue butterfly population sees a surprising surge, with new colonies discovered despite long-term decline.

据保护蝴蝶组织报告,苏格兰的小型蓝蝴蝶人口显著增加,在90分钟内在Balnagown庄园计算到500多只,在Nairn和Caithness发现新的殖民地。 Butterfly Conservation reports a significant increase in Scotland's Small Blue butterfly population, with over 500 counted in 90 minutes at Balnagown Estate, and new colonies found in Nairn and Caithness. 联合王国最小的蝴蝶,其毛毛虫只靠肾脏吞食,自2005年以来下降了39%。 This UK's smallest butterfly, whose caterpillars feed only on Kidney Vetch, has seen a 39% decline since 2005. 养护努力,包括生境改良和以学校为基础的植物种植项目,因反弹而入帐。 Conservation efforts, including habitat enhancement and school-based plant-growing projects, are credited for the rebound. 温暖的春季天气可能会导致该物种的第二次育雏，被列为近危物种。 Warmer spring weather may lead to a second brood for the species, which is listed as Near Threatened.