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Peacock Butterfly Crowned Nation's Favourite!
12 Jun
Summary
- The Peacock butterfly has been voted the nation's favourite.
- It outranked 59 other British butterfly species in the poll.
- Orange-tip, Red Admiral, Holly Blue, and Brimstone butterflies followed.
In a poll conducted by the Butterfly Conservation charity, the striking Peacock butterfly has been crowned the nation's favourite. This colourful species surpassed 59 other British butterflies to claim the top position.
The Peacock's victory highlights the popularity of vibrantly coloured insects among the public. Following in the rankings were several other well-loved species. The Orange-tip butterfly secured a strong second place, with the distinctive Red Admiral taking third.
Further down the list, the delicate Holly Blue butterfly was voted fourth, and the bright Yellow Brimstone butterfly completed the top five. These results showcase a diverse range of Britain's cherished butterfly species.
