| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) completes India's first complete Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) inventory |
| Supervising Scientists | Dr. Navneet Singh & Dr. Rahul Joshi (ZSI) |
| Parent Organization | Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change |
| Publication | December issue of Zootaxa (22-volume series) |
| Key Findings | •3,705 genera •240 subfamilies •102 families •31 superfamilies •Represents ~8.25% of global Lepidoptera species |
| Ecological Importance | •Pollinators •Herbivores affecting plant communities •Prey for birds/amphibians •Environmental change indicators •Agricultural/forestry impact (pests & benefits) |
India Completes First-Ever Lepidoptera Inventory with 13,703 Species
31 July, 2026
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