Discovery of New Species in Angola's Lisima Plateau
Eight new dragonfly species, three grasshopper types, and around 60 butterflies and moths were discovered in Angola, highlighting biodiversity in a critical ecosystem. These findings are part of a broader effort to document species amidst a global ecological crisis that threatens millions of species with extinction.
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During a February expedition to Angola's Lisima plateau, scientists identified eight new dragonfly species, three previously unknown grasshoppers, and approximately 60 new butterflies and moths. The discoveries included a crowned crab spider that fluoresces under UV light and an armoured cricket capable of squirting fluid as a defense mechanism.
This biodiversity is under threat from activities such as deforestation, artisanal diamond mining, and slash-and-burn agriculture. The global ecological crisis, with an estimated 8.7 million species worldwide and only 1.5 million documented, exacerbates these threats, emphasizing the urgency of conservation efforts.
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