චීනයෙන් අලුත් කෘමි වශේෂ 17ක් හමුවේ

17 new insect species discovered in east China's Wuyishan National Park

East China's Wuyishan National Park has identified 17 new insect species, as the area’s three-year biological survey has just been completed, enhancing the understanding of this vital biodiversity hotspot.

Wuyishan National Park, known for its comprehensive forest ecosystem representative of the mid-subtropical zone, is often termed the "World of Insects." This unique habitat fosters a diverse array of insect species, making it an important area for biological research.

Since the biological survey began in April 2021, researchers have documented 34 new species so far, including 17 previously unidentified insects. Among these discoveries are five new species from the genus Elaphropeza.

Experts emphasized that the new discovery is not only essential for further understandings of the Elaphropeza genus but also crucial for effective biological pest control.

According to official data, Wuyishan National Park now boasts 7,925 recorded insect species with seven classified as national key protected wildlife, including the first-class protected Teinopalpus aureus.

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