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In 2024, a Welsh ecologist posted a moth on Instagram; museum experts found it was a Guyana species unknown to science, 4,300 miles from home

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In 2024, a Welsh ecologist’s Instagram post led scientists to identify a previously unknown moth species from Guyana. Experts at London’s Natural History Museum determined that Carmenta brachyclados had travelled more than 4,300 miles hidden in muddy footwear and plant material. DNA analysis confirmed the new species, highlighting how citizen science and social media can contribute to important scientific discoveries.
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