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Banded Royal Butterfly – Tripura

January 9 , 2025 10 hrs 0 min 38 0
  • The rare Banded Royal butterfly, scientifically known as Rachana Jalindra Indra, has been spotted at the Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary in Tripura.
  • There are three sub-species of Rachana Jalindra found in India.
  • It is including
    • Macantia from south-west India to Goa,
    • Rachana Jalindra Tarpina in the Andamans and
    • Rachana Jalindra Indra from Orissa to lower West Bengal and Bangladesh.
  • This species is legally protected under the Schedule II of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

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