Pakistan butterfly and Chinese dragonfly now listed in India

Why is it in News?
  • The Butterfly ‘Spialia Zebra’ and Dragonfly ‘Athratothemis reelsi’ have been listed into indigenous species’ list.
Details:
  • ‘Zebra skipper’:
(1) It has been added to the richness of Rajasthan’s orchid belt comprising Phulwari ki Nal wildlife sanctuary and Sita Mata wildlife sanctuary.
(2) It is very small and flies rapidly low over the ground.
  • Athratothemis reelsi:
(1) It is found in Arunachal Pradesh’s Namdapha Tiger reserve.
Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 12th Oct 2020
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