Jacqui Knight

Watching a monarch caterpillar strip a swan plant can be one of those lasting memories from childhood. But now people are being urged to report sightings of live monarch butterflies as experts sound… Audio

Jacqui Knight from Moths and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust joins Jim to discuss what might be causing the declining numbers of monarch butterflies and what could be done about it. Audio

A new survey shows monarch butterfly populations are dwindling, and advocates are reintroducing a tagging system (yes, you can tag a butterfly) to keep track of numbers. Audio

Aotearoa's red admiral butterfly used to be common, but now they're struggling, especially up north. They live on one of our most poisonous plants, which is often eradicated in urban areas. The Moths… Audio

It's spring - and that means we are approaching peak butterfly season! But a British survey showing a decline in moth and butterfly numbers in the United Kingdom is causing concern for the creatures'… Audio

To butterfly news now! The call has gone out nationwide for people to report sightings of the native Forest Ringlet Butterfly. The butterfly is expected to be in decline and in recent years it has… Audio

The Moths and Butterflies of NZ Trust is warning people to stop treating monarch butterflies as pets if they come across unwell or struggling ones. Jacqui Knight is the Trust's secretary and explains… Audio

The number of monarch butterflies seems to be eroding year after year. Jacqui Knight from the Monarch Butterfly New Zealand Trust joins us with her theory as to why, and tips on how you can help them… Audio

In many parts of the country, a monarch caterpillar pops up as rarely as a blue moon - but in some spots, people are inundated with these cute crawlers. Audio

Swan plants are perfect for attracting monarch butterflies, but what if the one you buy has been sprayed with pesticides? That's a real concern, so a "approved by butterflies" tick for garden centres… Audio

It's an invasion of the colourful kind! Thousands of monarch butterflies have been gathering in trees in Timaru.  Audio

Monarch butterfly caterpillars are struggling to find a feed. Around the country gardening centres and plant shops have sold out of swan plants as people rush to replace the plants which are being… Audio, Gallery