East China's Wuyishan National Park has identified 17 new insect species, as the area’s three-year biological survey has just been completed, enhancing the understanding of this vital biodiversity hotspot.
Wuyishan National Park, known for its comprehensive forest ecosystem representative of the mid-subtropical zone, is often termed the "World of Insects." This unique habitat fosters a diverse array of insect species, making it an important area for biological research.
Since the biological survey began in April 2021, researchers have documented 34 new species so far, including 17 previously unidentified insects. Among these discoveries are five new species from the genus Elaphropeza.
Experts emphasized that the new discovery is not only essential for further understandings of the Elaphropeza genus but also crucial for effective biological pest control.
According to official data, Wuyishan National Park now boasts 7,925 recorded insect species with seven classified as national key protected wildlife, including the first-class protected Teinopalpus aureus.
17 new insect species discovered in east China's Wuyishan National Park
A closed-door preliminary hearing was held on Wednesday at the Moscow Arbitration Court in a lawsuit filed by the Bank of Russia against Euroclear over the frozen Russian assets.
The case marks the latest legal move by Russia's central bank to recover assets frozen in Europe, with the entire pretrial session conducted behind closed doors after the plaintiff requested confidentiality, citing the involvement of banking and state secrets.
In the next stage of the case, a substantive hearing scheduled for April 10, will also be held closed-door, according to the court. Russian experts say a favorable ruling in domestic courts could lay the groundwork for further legal action at the international level.
The Bank of Russia has indicated that it is considering pursuing its claims through international courts and arbitration bodies and will seek recognition and enforcement of any rulings in member states of the United Nations.
In December 2025, the Council of the European Union announced a decision to freeze Russian assets within the bloc indefinitely. Following the move, the Russian central bank filed a lawsuit with the Moscow Arbitration Court, seeking more than 18 trillion rubles (about 231 billion U.S. dollars) in compensation from Euroclear, which holds a substantial portion of the frozen funds.
Russia holds closed-door hearing over frozen asset in Moscow
