butterflies

Swallowtail butterflies in key Assam habitat face a citrus worry

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Swallowtail butterflies in key Assam habitat face a citrus worry

The Paris peacock (Papilio paris) is a species of swallowtail butterfly found in India’s northeast. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The overexploitation of 25 species of host plants valued for their medicinal properties threatens the swallowtail butterflies in the forest habitats of a part of Assam often referred to as the “citrus belt of the … Read more

In an effort to conserve butterflies, 67 safe habitats created for the winged insects

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In an effort to conserve butterflies, 67 safe habitats created for the winged insects

Butterflies help in pollination, but according to Madan that is only the secondary role that the winged insects play in the ecosystem. (Representational image: Reuters) Butterfly habitats: Butterflies are often ignored in the hustle and bustle of the national capital, but at the same time efforts are on to ensure that these insects have a … Read more