Protosticta sooryaprakashi

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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

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