Overview

• Two clearwing moths were found in a home in Port Talbot, Wales, after traveling 4,500 miles from a jungle in Guyana.
• The moths were discovered by ecologist Daisy Cadet and her mother Ashleigh, a professional photographer.
• DNA analysis confirmed the moths as a previously unknown species, now named Carmenta brachyclados.
• The larvae likely survived the journey due to the humidity and warmth inside the boot bag.
• The discovery underscores the importance of biodiversity and the urgent need for action on climate change.