“Living Fossil” – Elusive Insect Thought To Be Extinct Rediscovered After 40 Years

“Living Fossil” – Elusive Insect Thought To Be Extinct Rediscovered After 40 Years

The Monte Gordo Grasshopper, a rare living fossil, was found again in Cape Verde, revealing its resilience in harsh environments. The Monte Gordo Grasshopper (Eyprepocprifas insularis) is one of the rarest and most elusive insect species. Until recently, its only recorded sighting was a single specimen collected in 1980. Based on the absence of any [...]