Britons to Vote in Inaugural Contest to Find Nation’s Favourite Butterfly As the UK's Butterfly Conservation charity launches its inaugural poll to find the nation's favourite butterfly, nostalgia washes over many people.
Who among us hasn't spent hours chasing butterflies as children in our gardens and parks? But beyond sentimental value, what does this poll reveal about our relationship with nature?
The charity's chief executive, Julie Williams, notes that Britain is a nation of butterfly lovers. From Sir David Attenborough to the royal family, these insects have captured our hearts like few others.