British swallowtail split from European cousins much earlier than thought, study finds
A new genetic study reveals that the British swallowtail butterfly has been a distinct subspecies for at least 200,000 years. This finding challenges previous assumptions about the butterfly's history and may lead to new conservation strategies to prevent its extinction.
The British swallowtail. Papilio machaon britannicus, is found nowhere else in Europe and is vulnerable to extinction. The British swallowtail. Papilio machaon britannicus, is found nowhere else in Europe and is vulnerable to extinction. Butterflies British swallowtail split from European cousins much earlier than thought, study finds Finding that Norfolk butterfly has been distinct subspecies for 200,000 years could transform conservation approach
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