Read “Butterflies are disappearing in Ohio. Here’s what that means for insects everywhere” below to answer the question.

Question

Which detail in the section “Why this matters” supports the main idea of the section?

(1 point)
Responses

Butterflies pollinate flowers, control plant populations by munching on leaves as caterpillars, and provide food for other insects, birds, amphibians, and mammals.
Butterflies pollinate flowers, control plant populations by munching on leaves as caterpillars, and provide food for other insects, birds, amphibians, and mammals.

“But I think of the situation as, like, death by a thousand cuts.”
“But I think of the situation as, like, death by a thousand cuts.”

“I think we know enough now to act,” Wepprich said.
“I think we know enough now to act,” Wepprich said.

But butterflies also act as big, flashy beautiful warning signs for environmental change.

Answer 1

The detail that best supports the main idea of the section "Why this matters" is:

"Butterflies pollinate flowers, control plant populations by munching on leaves as caterpillars, and provide food for other insects, birds, amphibians, and mammals."

This detail highlights the significance of butterflies in the ecosystem, emphasizing their roles in pollination, population control, and as a food source, which illustrates the broader implications of their disappearance.