新西兰蝶数量因黄蜂的侵袭而下降了50%. New Zealand butterfly populations drop 50% due to wasps.

据新西兰最近的一项调查显示, 自2009年以来蝶数量下降了50%. A recent survey in New Zealand indicates a 50 percent drop in butterfly populations since 2009. 据新西兰蝶基金会称, 这种减少是由于被引入的虫害黄蜂造成的. The Moths and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust attributes the decline to introduced pest wasps, which are harming native wildlife. 创始人杰基·奈特呼吁政府采取行动, 并增加公众参与监测和解决威胁. Founding trustee Jacqui Knight is calling for government action and increased public participation to monitor and address the threat.