Endangered Species Act listing is linked with greater research effort for U.S. butterflies
Rachel L. Walsh, Nich W. Martin, Ivone de Bem Oliveira, Jaret C. Daniels, Robert Guralnick, Akito Y. Kawahara
This study finds that U.S. butterflies listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) receive more research attention, with increased publications after listing compared to non-listed species.
bioRxiv · Jun 3, 2026 · PreprintZoology