Meet Dawa, a 55-year-old entomologist whose high-altitude adventures in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region have led to the discovery of 300+ butterfly species 🦋. Imagine trekking through rugged landscapes, battling intense UV rays and sudden weather changes – all in the name of science!
Dawa’s team recently identified the delicate Neozephyrus suroia, now preserved in their lab like a jewel in nature’s crown. For three decades, he’s decoded insect taxonomy while balancing the thrill of discovery with the realities of plateau life 🌄.
\"Every specimen tells a story,\" says Dawa, whose work bridges Tibetan ecological wisdom and modern biology. His findings could reshape our understanding of biodiversity in climate-vulnerable regions – and remind us that even tiny creatures hold planetary significance 🌍.
