Are These Butterflies The Same?

The video explores the work of lepidopterists during a historical period, focusing on their discovery of two butterfly species: the White Admiral and the Red Spotted Purple. These butterflies exhibit distinct survival strategies, with the White Admiral using camouflage and the Red Spotted Purple employing mimicry. Despite their differences, the two species interbreed near the US-Canada border, leading scientists to classify them as one species. This case highlights how appearances can be deceiving, as many species that look different are genetically similar.

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