Pyralis papaleonei: Why scientists named this newly discovered moth after Pope Leo XIV

A new moth species, Pyralis papaleonei, has been discovered in Crete’s White Mountains, named after Pope Leo XIV to honor his environmental advocacy. This endemic insect, with unique purple and orange wings, highlights the ongoing biodiversity crisis and the need for conservation. Its discovery in a well-studied region underscores that new species still await identification, even in Europe.

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