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New Moth Species Honors Greta Thunberg in Landmark Discovery

3/6/2025

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A remarkable discovery at London's Natural History Museum reveals that the small white moth, Topiris candidella, collected by Alfred Russel Wallace in 1855, is connected to 14 species, including 11 newly identified. Among them, Topiris thunbergella pays tribute to climate activist Greta Thunberg, showcasing the power of modern DNA analysis in unraveling the mysteries of biodiversity.

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A remarkable discovery at London's Natural History Museum reveals that the small white moth, Topiris candidella, collected by Alfred Russel Wallace in 1855, is connected to 14 species, including 11 newly identified. Among them, Topiris thunbergella pays tribute to climate activist Greta Thunberg, showcasing the power of modern DNA analysis in unraveling the mysteries of biodiversity.