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The Honghe Butterfly Valley in Jinping County, southwest China's Yunnan Province witnessed a spectacular natural event when nearly a hundred million butterflies took to the air on Thursday. This annual butterfly explosion reaches its peak in mid to late May, turning the forests into a mesmerizing scene of fluttering wings.
A swarm of butterflies is pictured at the Honghe Butterfly Valley in Yunnan Province on May 23, 2024. /CFP
A girl takes photos of butterflies at the Honghe Butterfly Valley in Yunnan Province on May 23, 2024. /CFP
Located between mountains in the area, the valley is home to an impressive array of butterfly species. It hosts 11 out of the 12 butterfly families found in China, with over 320 species recorded. The unique natural environment, characterized by numerous rivers and lakes, supports this incredible diversity.
A butterfly is pictured at the Honghe Butterfly Valley in Yunnan Province on May 23, 2024. /CFP
A butterfly clings to a tree trunk at the Honghe Butterfly Valley in Yunnan Province on May 23, 2024. /CFP
Butterflies are indicator species of their ecological environment, highly sensitive to climate and environmental changes, and requiring very specific living conditions. Therefore, the phenomenon of a butterfly explosion is closely linked to an excellent ecological environment and the biodiversity of an area, says Yang Zhenwen, curator of the county's butterfly museum.
Each year, billions of butterflies emerge simultaneously in a phenomenon that draws awe and admiration from nature enthusiasts and visitors from around the globe.