Rare butterfly flourishes in Kent following conservation work (www.birdguides.com)

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Duke of Burgundy is a small but charismatic butterfly with vibrant orange wing patterns and striped antennae.

Its UK distribution has plummeted by 89% since 1982 due to habitat loss.

Duke of Burgundy caterpillars only eat cowslips and primroses which grow in unimproved grassland or woodland clearings - a type of habitat that has vanished across the country.

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