East China's Wuyishan National Park has identified 17 new insect species, as the area’s three-year biological survey has just been completed, enhancing the understanding of this vital biodiversity hotspot.
Wuyishan National Park, known for its comprehensive forest ecosystem representative of the mid-subtropical zone, is often termed the "World of Insects." This unique habitat fosters a diverse array of insect species, making it an important area for biological research.
Since the biological survey began in April 2021, researchers have documented 34 new species so far, including 17 previously unidentified insects. Among these discoveries are five new species from the genus Elaphropeza.
Experts emphasized that the new discovery is not only essential for further understandings of the Elaphropeza genus but also crucial for effective biological pest control.
According to official data, Wuyishan National Park now boasts 7,925 recorded insect species with seven classified as national key protected wildlife, including the first-class protected Teinopalpus aureus.
17 new insect species discovered in east China's Wuyishan National Park
Rescue operations are still underway in central Beirut, Lebanon in a hope to find more survivors trapped in the rubble after the deadliest air-attacks launched by Israel on Thursday.
At least 22 people were killed and over a hundred of others wounded in Beirut in the Israeli raids, the deadliest ones since Israel mounted massive air-strikes across Lebanon against what it claims are Hezbollah targets on Sept. 23.
During the offensives, an Israeli air raid hit a building in the heart of Beirut, triggering the highest casualties in a bombing inside the capital city and outside the stronghold of Hezbollah.
As the rescue operations are going on, the narrow roads around have made it extremely tough for the rescue teams to get the rubble out of this congested area.
Israel has claimed that it is targeting Hezbollah. However, civilians have borne much of the brunt.
"They claim they're assassinating someone here, but they and we know there are no militants, only families and children. Most of the residents of this building are those displaced from the South seeking safety here but were killed. This will make us stronger. We won't be weakened," said Ahmed, a Nuweiry District resident.
The attack on this area in the heart of Beirut is just another proof that for Lebanese, there is no safe place now.
The Israeli army has launched intensive attacks on Lebanon since late September in an escalation with Hezbollah, heightening concerns about a broader war as the conflict between Hamas and Israel continues in the Gaza Strip.
Rescue operations still underway after deadliest Israeli airstrikes on Beirut
