Israel Hayom
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07:23 Jun 30, 2024
Painted lady butterflies (Vanessa cardui) were documented undertaking an incredible 4,200-kilometer (2,600-mile) transatlantic migration from Africa to South America, employing an energy-efficient flight strategy, alternating between active flight and gliding with favorable winds, including the Saharan air layer and trade winds. Researchers used multidisciplinary tools, including genomic analysis, wind trajectory reconstruction, pollen metabarcoding, and […]