Protosticta sooryaprakashi Latest News
A new species of damselfly named, Protosticta sooryaprakashi, sporting vibrant sky-blue markings, has been recently discovered in the biodiversity hotspots of India’s Western Ghats.
About Protosticta sooryaprakashi
- It is a new species of damselfly.
- Named the Kodagu Shadowdamsel, it was discovered in Karnataka’s Kodagu district.
- The species has been named in honour of the late Dr. Sooryaprakash Shenoy, a renowned botanist.
- Sporting striking sky-blue markings, the Kodagu Shadowdamsel thrives in low-light habitats and requires pristine environmental conditions to breed.
- Entomologists say its presence is a strong indicator of a healthy ecosystem with minimal pollution.
- Despite its resemblance to its close relatives, its slender build makes it the thinnest member of the damselfly family.
- Its distinguishing features include a unique blue spot on its neck and at the tip of its body.
- Unlike dragonflies, which inhabit bright, sunny spaces, damselflies like the Kodagu Shadowdamsel favour cool, shaded areas, making sightings rare and significant.
Source: RM
Protosticta sooryaprakashi FAQs
Q1: What is Protosticta sooryaprakashi?
Ans: It is a new species of damselfly.
Q2: Where was Protosticta sooryaprakashi?
Ans: It was discovered in Karnataka’s Kodagu district.
Q3: In whose honour has the species Protosticta sooryaprakashi been named?
Ans: The species has been named in honour of the late Dr. Sooryaprakash Shenoy, a renowned botanist.
Q4: Why is the presence of the Kodagu Shadowdamsel considered ecologically significant?
Ans: It reflects a clean, minimally polluted ecosystem.
