Scientists discover nine new species of butterfly from South America stored at London's Natural History Museum
Phys.org • 12/14/2025 – 12/15/2025
Summary
An international team of scientists has identified nine new species of butterflies from South America, utilizing geographical, morphological, and molecular analysis, according to Phys.org. The discovery was made using specimens stored at London's Natural History Museum.
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