Hidden moth population found after 70 years
Dr Dave Wainwright describes the discovery as one of the highlights of his career.
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"It was one of the highlights of my career."
— Dr Dave Wainwright , Academic
"Overwhelmingly it was just a feeling of relief that we weren't just fighting the fight at one site anymore."
— Dr Dave Wainwright , Academic
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Dr Dave Wainwright describes the discovery as one of the highlights of his career.
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