Some tropical butterfly species have unlocked an evolutionary way to live longer - CNN

Ashley Strickland

Jun 19, 2026

Some tropical butterfly species have unlocked an evolutionary way to live longer - CNN

A tropical butterfly from the Heliconius tribe has evolved to live a maximum lifespan of 348 days, nearly 25 times longer than its relatives.

Summary The tropical butterfly Heliconius hewitsoni lives for 348 days, nearly 25 times longer than close relatives.Scientists discovered these butterflies evolved anti-aging mechan… [+7600 chars]

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