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A finding made in recent days by specialists from the Radiological and Ecological Reserve of the Chernobyl Biosphere has astonished both scientists and users of social networks. Is about a strange species of butterfly whose size is markedly greater than that of any insect of its kind.
The ‘Catocala fraxini’, as it is scientifically known, is considered one of the largest butterflies that can be found in Ukraine and all of Europe.
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One of the aspects that stands out the most is that of its front wing, which it reaches about 4.5 centimeters, likewise, its total wingspan during the flight reaches 11 centimeters, so it could easily be mistaken for a bird.
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Experts point out that they are nocturnal animals, They can be seen more active at night and are attracted to light. In the same way, they are considered within the threatened species in Ukraine, so his sighting was great news for the scientific and environmental community of the country.
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It should be remembered that Chernobyl was the scene of the worst nuclear accident in history in 1986 when a reactor at the Vladimir Ilyich Lenin nuclear power plant, near the city, exploded after a failed test. This caused the emission of huge amounts of radioactive material into the atmosphere and causing serious damage to the health of the inhabitants and the ecosystem of the area.
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