In A First, King Crow Butterfly Spotted In Uttarakhand
NDTV
The discovery assumes significant as it is an attractive new addition to the existing list of 450 butterfly species found in the state.
The presence of king crow butterfly, an uncommon species, has been recorded for the first time in Uttarakhand, officials said on Sunday.
The discovery assumes significant as it is an attractive new addition to the existing list of 450 butterfly species found in the state, they said.
The research wing of state forest department recorded its presence at Nainital's Bhujia Ghat area, Chief Conservator of Forest (research) Sanjeev Chaturvedi said.
The discovery also assumes importance because it marks the western most recording of the uncommon butterfly species after Katrania Ghat Wildlife Sanctuary of Uttar Pradesh, he said.
