I adapted one of the paper's tables to include (1) all the Northeast declining species, and (2) their caterpillar host plants, based on info in butterfliesandmoths.org. Will be using this to plan my clients' gardens this year.

Plant violets and little bluestem! And take care of your oaks!

A new study found that U.S. butterfly populations dropped by 22% in just 20 years. Dr. Elise Zipkin and Dr. @nickhaddad.bsky.social join us to discuss what’s causing the decline and whether we can do anything about it.

🦋 In 20 years, the contiguous U.S. lost 22 percent of its butterflies, according to a groundbreaking new study published today.

We got the data, and I made a tool that lets you find out what's happening with butterfly species in your town.

Gift link: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

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Despite their host of benefits, there is worry that prairie plantings within agricultural landscapes may be exposing native pollinators to harmful insecticides. New research by @kbslter.bsky.social scientists addresses this concern!

lter.kbs.msu.edu/2025/02/prai...

REU programs are starting to come out across the LTER Network!

See all the postings below.

REU opportunities will continue to come out through the winter, so check back often for the most up-to-date postings.

lternet.edu/education-an...

Do wildlife crossings benefit climate connectivity? New research highlights the role of wildlife crossings in climate adaptation 🦌 conservationcorridor.org/digests/2025...

Witnessing Stephanie’s talents as this took shape has been a highlight of mine the past few months. Read about it below and then check it out @kelloggbiostn.bsky.social Bird Sanctuary!
birdsanctuary.kbs.msu.edu/2025/01/10/s...

Three years of butterfly surveys across the KBS LTER show that agricultural plots where 5% of cropland was converted to prairie harbor unique species and have a greater abundance of butterflies than plots without prairie.

lter.kbs.msu.edu/2025/01/grad...

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