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Federal Register · December 10, 2024
The title they went with Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the Fluminense Swallowtail Butterfly, Harris' Mimic Swallowtail Butterfly, and Hahnel's Amazonian Swallowtail Butterfly Noisy translates that to

Three Brazilian butterflies are now protected by US endangered species law

What happened
The US Fish and Wildlife Service has added three species of Brazilian butterflies to its endangered species list. This means US law now protects these butterflies, even though they live in Brazil.
Why it matters
The US Endangered Species Act is one of the strongest conservation laws in the world. It makes it illegal for anyone in the US to harm these species or trade in products made from them. This rule means US companies and citizens cannot contribute to the decline of these butterflies, even indirectly.
The signal
Watch for any US-based companies or individuals involved in activities that might affect these butterflies, such as habitat destruction or illegal trade, to face enforcement actions.
If you insist
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