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93-year-old butterfly is the first US insect which humans caused to become extinct

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Published 15:59 17 Sep 2023 GMT+1

93-year-old butterfly is the first US insect which humans caused to become extinct

The Xerces blue butterfly went extinct as a direct result of humans some 93 years ago, scientists have now confirmed

Tom Wood

Tom Wood

Featured Image Credit: Field Museum

Topics: US News, Animals, Science

Tom Wood
Tom Wood

Tom Wood is a LADbible journalist and Twin Peaks enthusiast. Despite having a career in football cut short by a chronic lack of talent, he managed to obtain degrees from both the University of London and Salford. According to his French teacher, at the weekend he mostly likes to play football and go to the park with his brother. Contact Tom on [email protected]

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