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This is the first clear fossil of an 'emperor' butterfly ever found, offering a rare look at ancient insect history from southern France.

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First Emperor Butterfly Fossil Found in Southern France Clarifies Evolution

An ancient emperor butterfly fossil found in southern France provides new evidence for butterfly evolution, dating back to the early Oligocene period.

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