New species of butterfly discovered

Israeli researchers have identified a new species of butterfly, named Acentria’s fritillary (Melitaea acentria) unique to northern Israel, Lebanon and Syria. The first new species in 109 years is believed to have arisen through natural hybridization (inter-breeding) between two other species.

http://www.timesofisrael.com/researchers-discover-new-butterfly-species-in-israel/

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