🦗New research on Crete’s true hoppers (Auchenorrhyncha) reveals 37 species new to the island and 10 new to Greece!
By analyzing 2,849 specimens from
@nhmcrete.bsky.social the known
#fauna was boosted to 177 species, highlighting the vital role of
#museum collections in tracking
#biodiversity.
Auchenorrhyncha (Hemiptera) from Crete deposited at the Natural History Museum of Crete
Crete, the largest island in Greece, is characterised by its diverse landscapes, ranging from coastal ecosystems to high-altitude mountain ranges. Its complex geological history, Mediterranean climate...
