Butterfly variety in danger: Local species suffer 2024

Von Kl Redaktion

The rapid species death in nature is an unmistakable shield that points to the pressing environmental problems. The most affected living things include the butterflies, whose decline in Bavaria has accepted alarming proportions. The Landesbund for Bird and Nature Conservation in Bavaria (LBV) confirmed that the year 2024 has so far had little pleasant news for the motholes.

causes of the decline

The current situation of the butterflies is characterized by a significant decline in their population. This is borne out by the figures of the daily monitoring for 2022, which were published in the annual report "Oedippus". A total of 227,531 individuals were counted - a decline compared to 2021 with 236,220. The reasons are multi -layered and range from the destruction of the habitat to the negative effects of pollution through nitrogen entries.

Elisa Treffehn, an expert at the LBV, emphasizes that intensive agriculture and traffic contribute significantly to the deterioration in living conditions for the moths. In addition, extreme climatic events, such as heavy rain, disrupt the reproduction of the insects. It was reported in Saxony that a type of butterfly is extinct as a result of floods, which only reinforces the worrying situation.

The role of the butterflies in the ecosystem

The decline in butterflies has far -reaching consequences for the ecosystem. Butterflies are not only aesthetically valuable, but also play a crucial role in pollinating plants. Your caterpillars are an important source of food for numerous songbirds. Scholley-Pfab explains that the caterpillars represent a high-quality protein source that contributes to the food chain. The disappearance of these insects also has a direct impact on biodiversity.

Community measures to protect the species

It is evident that society has to become active in order to counteract the wasters' disappearance. Experts advise you to do without the use of insecticides and to promote organic farming. In the area of ​​the rail infrastructure, the use of glyphosate has damaged the butterfly population for years. A simple step that everyone can take in their own garden is the reduction of lawns and planting herbs. So everyone can contribute to the protection of these important insects.

conclusion: the importance of protecting the butterflies

The situation of the butterflies in Bavaria is a reflection of the challenges that our environment faces. In view of the alarming decline figures, it is of the utmost importance that both individuals and communities are committed to protecting these species. Butterflies are not only part of our nature, they also act as indicators of the health of our ecosystems. Your preservation should be a top priority for everyone.