‘Massive migratory flight of millions’: Rare butterfly swarm visits Tahoe, Lassen
California biologists explain.
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Millions of rare butterflies flew over Lake Tahoe and Lassen Volcanic National Park this week. Biologists say the insects are part of a migratory flight that happens only every few years. The swarm was seen by hikers and locals who shared photos online.
Why it matters
Such a large butterfly migration shows that the local environment is healthy enough to support the insects. It also offers a chance for people to see a rare natural spectacle.
- What kind of butterflies were seen?
- They were a rare species known as the painted lady, which migrates in large numbers.
- Where did the swarm appear?
- The butterflies were observed around Lake Tahoe and Lassen Volcanic National Park in California.
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‘Massive migratory flight of millions’: Rare butterfly swarm visits Tahoe, Lassen
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