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- Recently, Arunachal Pradesh yielded India’s newest butterfly.
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- Myanmar, China to India:Â
- A swallowtail butterfly disappearing from its previously known ranges from Myanmar and southern China to Vietnam has been recorded for the first time in India.Â
- It is found from three locations in the Namdapha National Park of Arunachal Pradesh between September 2019 and September 2021.Â
- Scientific name: It is an extremely rare Noble’s Helen (Papilio noblei) butterfly.
- Characteristic: It is closest to the Papilio antonio from the Philippines and characterised by a much larger dorsal white spot, was once common in the montane forest at moderate elevations in northern Thailand.Â
- Significance of butterfly:Â
- Butterflies are considered vital indicators representing the state of biodiversity and key ecosystem functions.Â
Image Courtesy: TH
Source: TH
