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New Swallowtail Butterfly

February 7 , 2023 529 days 509 0
  • A swallowtail butterfly, Noble’s Helen (Papilio noblei) is disappearing from its previously known ranges from Myanmar and southern China to Vietnam.
  • Now it has been recorded for the first time in Namdapha National Park of Arunachal Pradesh, India.
  • The Noble’s Helen, closest to the Papilio antonio from the Philippines, is characterised by a much large dorsal white spot.
  • It was once common in the montane forest at moderate elevations in northern Thailand.
  • Butterflies are considered vital indicators representing the state of biodiversity and key ecosystem functions.

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