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InfoSpark: Hong Kong’s robust butterfly population

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The city remains home to a diverse array of butterfly species, with several listed as ‘rare’ or ‘very rare’.

Rocio Marquez |
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Hong Kong is home to several species of butterflies. Photo: Handout

Butterflies have been in the news after a rare butterfly flew 3,000km from Japan to Hong Kong in a migratory record. Butterfly species, including rare varieties, have been found in record numbers in some parts of Hong Kong.

Grab a paintbrush and learn all about the vibrant colours of butterflies in the city.

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