Question

which detail in the section \why this matters\ supports the main idea of the section?
(1 point)
o \i think we know enough now to act,\ wepprich said.
butterflies pollinate flowers,
control plant populations by
munching on leaves as
caterpillars, and provide food for
other insects, birds, amphibians,
and mammals.
o but butterflies also act as big,
flashy beautiful warning signs for
environmental change.
o \but i think of the situation as,
like, death by a thousand cuts.\

Explanation:

The main idea of the "Why this matters" section is likely about the significance of butterflies. The detail about butterflies pollinating flowers, controlling plant populations, and providing food for other species directly shows their ecological importance, which supports the main idea of why their disappearance matters.

Answer:

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