Southern African caterpillar that feeds millions may be next climate casualty

Climate change will severely reduce the distribution of a caterpillar that’s harvested, sold and eaten by millions of people across Southern Africa, with some regions projected to lose nearly 100% of suitable habitat for the insects even under a moderate climate change scenario, a new study suggests. The mopane worm (Gonimbrasia belina) feeds mostly on … Continue reading Southern African caterpillar that feeds millions may be next climate casualty