The interplay of climate change, urbanization, and species traits shapes European butterfly population trends
Pau Colom, Ashley Tejeda, Simona Bonelli, Benoît Fontaine, Mikko Kuussaari, Dirk Maes, Xavier Mestdagh, Miguel L. Munguira, Martin Musche, Lars B. Pettersson, David B. Roy, Johannes Rüdisser, Martina Šašić, Reto Schmucki, Constantí Stefanescu, , Yolanda Melero
The paper analyzes long-term butterfly population trends in Europe, showing climate warming and urbanization interact with species traits to influence population declines and stability.
bioRxiv · Feb 13, 2025 · PreprintEcology