{
  "id": 7949400,
  "title": "Britain counts 1.4 million butterflies and moths in second-best season in 16 years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/britain-counts-1-4-million-butterflies-and-moths-in-second-best",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-17T04:24:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/wildlife/britain-sees-second-best-butterfly-season-in-16-years-people-counted-almost-1-4-million-common-butterflies-and-moths-painted-ladies-jumped-by-335-but-scientists-are-worried/articleshow/134293526.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Britain experienced a significant butterfly boom during the record heat of summer 2026. Over 100,000 volunteers counted nearly 1.4 million butterflies and moths across the nation. Painted ladies, a migratory species, saw their numbers surge by 335 percent this season. Experts warn this boom could lead to a population crash for caterpillars next year. Drought conditions that benefited adult…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}