New species of moth discovered by woman in Ealing

Brace yourselves for the most sensational, the most earth-shattering news ever to have graced our humble existence! In the realm of lepidopterology, that’s the study of moths for those of you not inclined towards the more scientific pursuits in life, a discovery of unparalleled magnitude has unfolded.

A woman called Barbara Mulligan, armed with a magnifying glass, butterfly net, and an unquenchable thirst for adventure, has stumbled upon an entirely new species in Ealing. She’s since sent it to the Natural History Museum, where it has been greatly admired, in all its undiscovered mothy glory – and then it’s been named after the woman who spotted it, with the totally unpronounceable monicker “Tachystola Mulliganae.”

I can already hear the thunderous applause echoing through the scientific community, or perhaps it’s just the deafening flapping of the wings of this tiny creature stealing the limelight. Now, you might wonder, what makes this moth so spectacular? Well, my friends, this is no ordinary moth; it possesses a flair for the dramatic, a certain je ne sais quoi that sets it apart from its mundane moth brethren. Its wings are adorned with the most exquisite patterns, reminiscent of a Dali painting or, dare I say, a particularly whimsical episode of Monty Python.

But wait, there’s more – this moth, with its extravagant wings and theatrical flair, exhibits a penchant for the absurd. Rumour has it that it performs a nightly stand-up routine for its fellow moths, regaling them with tales of existential angst and surrealistic escapades. Move over, Lenny Bruce, for we have a new comedic genius in the entomological world.

The discovery of the “Tachystola Mulliganae” is not merely a scientific breakthrough; it is a cultural event, a cosmic alignment of wit and wings. One can’t help but imagine the late-night conversations in moth circles about this legendary creature.

So, let us raise our metaphorical butterfly nets in a toast to this newfound marvel, the “Tachystola Mulliganae” – a moth so dazzling, so eccentric, that it would surely make even the most flamboyant butterflies blush in envy. The world of moths will never be the same again, and neither, dear friends, will I.

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