# Experimental study on moths supports the molecular cookie cutter idea proposed for butterflies

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- Published: 2026-10-29T19:00:01+00:00
- Category: Science
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Have you ever thought about reinventing yourself? According to a new study on moths conducted by Andrei Sourakov, collection coordinator of Lepidoptera at the Florida Museum of Natural History and affiliate associate professor of entomology at the University of Florida, it's not as hard as you might think.

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