Euthalia zubeengargi

Euthalia Zubeengargi Latest News

Recently, a new butterfly species was recorded in Arunachal Pradesh and named it as Euthalia zubeengargi.

About Euthalia Zubeengargi

• It is a butterfly species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh.
• Habitat: It is found in semi-evergreen forests at elevations of 600-750 metres
• It belongs to the genus Euthalia, a group commonly found across South and Southeast Asia. Appearance: Members of this group are typically seen in forested habitats and are known for their earthy brown wings marked with pale spots.
• It prefers cool, shaded forest interiors.
• The butterfly was seen resting on low vegetation, feeding on tree sap and occasionally gathering minerals from damp surfaces near streams.
• It appears to be active mainly from late morning to early afternoon, making short, slow flights between nearby plants
• Euthalia zubeengargi is one of more than 80 species from this group recorded in India’s northeastern region.
• Ecological Significance of Butterflies: These are valuable indicators of the environment, whose health can influence their presence, abundance, and diversity.

Source: TH

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