Why in the news?
A new butterfly species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh’s Leparada district has been named Euthalia zubeengargi in honour of Zubeen Garg, a cultural icon of Assam, whose death on September 19, 2025 triggered widespread public reaction.
What Is the Newly Discovered Butterfly Species?
• Scientific Name: Euthalia zubeengargi
• Common Name Proposed: Basar Duke
• Genus: Euthalia
• Habitat: Semi evergreen forests
• Elevation Range: 600 to 750 metres
• Location: Leparada district, Arunachal Pradesh
Why Is the Discovery Important?
• Only Two Male Individuals recorded
• One Collected Specimen
• One Photographed in Wild
• Indicates Rare or Highly Localised Species
• Found in Forest Ecosystem of Eastern Himalayas
| [2016] Recently, for the first time in our country, which of the following States has declared a particular butterfly as ‘State Butterfly’? (a) Arunachal Pradesh (b) Himachal Pradesh (c) Karnataka (d) Maharashtra |
