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New insects arrive in UK as climate crisis warms world
This summer has seen an "extraordinary flood" of new insect species arriving in the UK, with many moving northwards as the world warms up. Ecologists and amateur enthusiasts have made several first sightings, including Verge crickets in West Sussex and a spotted seal moth in north Essex. While some arrivals may enhance ecosystems, others could out-compete existing species, according to experts.
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