超過400種綃蝶族蝴蝶分佈於中美及南美洲。牠們許多都具有相似的顏色圖案，以警告捕食者牠們有毒。研究發現，其中一些幾乎完全相同的蝴蝶是透過分泌獨特的費洛蒙，以吸引同類繁殖。這次研究鑑定出6個新物種，並發現這些蝴蝶演化如此迅速是因染色體重排頻率較高。研究人員希望這些發現能幫助未來的生物多樣性及保育研究。

There are over 400 species of glasswing butterflies across Central and South America. Many share similar color patterns that warn predators they are poisonous. A recent study discovered that some of these almost identical butterflies produce unique pheromones to attract mates from their own species. Researchers also identified six new species and found that these butterflies evolve rapidly due to high rates of chromosomal rearrangement. They hope these findings will support future biodiversity and conservation research.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250803233109.htm