Painted lady butterflies venture far and wide with their impressive migratory patterns that stretch for thousands of miles — but they often travel across land, so they can stop to rest.
Scientists have now found evidence that a group of the winged travelers flew over 2,600 miles (about 4,200 kilometers) across the Atlantic Ocean without stopping.
This is according to a new study published June 25 in the journal Nature Communications.
The finding ends a decade-long mystery that began when entomologist and lead study author Dr. Gerard Talavera came across around 10 painted lady butterflies.
He found them on a beach in French Guiana in October 2013.
The insects, which are not usually found in South America, were worn out with holes and tears in their wings. (CNN)
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