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‘Massive migratory flight of millions’: Rare butterfly swarm visits Tahoe, Lassen
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Anna FitzGerald Guth , as published by SFGate - Bay Area News
· July 30, 2026
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Key takeaway This event is described as a massive migratory flight involving millions of butterflies.
A rare butterfly swarm has been spotted in the Tahoe and Lassen areas. This event is described as a massive migratory flight involving millions of butterflies. California biologists have provided explanations for this phenomenon. For more information on this rare event, readers can refer to the source, which offers further details and insights from California biologists.
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Published: July 30, 2026 ·
Source: SFGate - Bay Area News ·
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