236-million-year-old Triassic Fossil Reveals Earliest Known Butterfly, Moth Scales Paleontologists associated with different institutions in Argentina, along with a scientist from the U.K., have made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize our understanding of the evolution of butterflies and moths. The team uncovered a remarkably well-preserved 236-million-year-old fossil from the Triassic period that contains scales […]
Extremely rare: 2.6 million-year-old fossil identified as new species by scientists
Extremely rare: 2.6 million-year-old fossil identified as new species by scientists Hiding in plain sight in Japan, researchers identified a new, “extremely rare” butterfly species with a remarkable history dating back 2.6 million years. This groundbreaking discovery sheds light on the ancient origins of these delicate creatures and provides valuable insights into the evolution of […]