Over 80 butterfly species discovered during four-day survey in Mulugu

Over 80 butterfly species were identified during the first-ever butterfly and moth survey at Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary in Mulugu district. Conducted by OWLS and the Forest Department, the survey attracted 60 participants from across India.

Mulugu: More than 80 butterfly species were recorded during the four-day first ever butterfly and moth survey held in the Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary, which drew an encouraging response. The survey was conducted jointly by the Orugallu Wildlife Society and the Forest Department from November 6 to 9.

Representatives of the society and Forest officials said that of the 150 butterfly species found in Telangana, over 80 were identified in the sanctuary. Around 60 researchers, photographers and environmentalists from different States took part in the survey and documented the natural diversity. Participants were presented with certificates of appreciation.

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Some of the migrant butterfly species recorded during the survey were Angle, Small Flat, Red Eye, Grizzled Skipper, Black Rajah, Tawny Rajah, Oak Blue and Nawab. District Forest Officer Rahul Kishan Jadhav, who was the chief guest at the concluding programme, said environmentalists and NGOs should take the lead in conducting such surveys to ensure the survival of butterflies, which play a key role in ecological balance.

OWLS President Indaram Nageswara Rao, Secretary S. Chelkuri Shyamsundar, Joint Secretary Ravi Babu, Forest Range Officers, Section Officers, Beat Officers and voluntary organisations were present.