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Scientists sound alarm about Australia’s 26 most endangered butterflies

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Guardian (International Edition)

Publication Date
2021-04-28

It might sound like an 18th century fashion statement but the “pale imperial hairstreak” is actually an extravagant butterfly. This pale blue (male) or white (female) butterfly was once widespread, found in old growth brigalow woodlands that covered 14m hectares across Queensland and New South Wales.

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https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/apr/28/scientists-sound-alarm-about-australias-26-most-endangered-butterflies