Arunachal: 96 Butterfly Species, Including Rare Varieties, Documented in Siang Valley

ARUNACHAL PRADESH: The Siang Butterfly Watching 2024 event, a significant initiative to promote biodiversity conservation and eco-tourism in the region, concluded recently at Pangin in Arunachal Pradesh‘s Siang district.

Siang Valley MPCS organized the event as part of the Siang Eco-Adventure Fest 2024, which took place from November 28 to December 1 and attracted 20 nature enthusiasts, researchers, and nature lovers, including four participants from Tanzania.

The documentation of 96 butterfly species, including rare varieties like the Singleton, Myanmar Quaker, Common Peacock, Paris Peacock, and Common Onyx was the highlight of the event.

Monsoon Jyoti Gogoi, Nawang G Bhutia, and Roshan Upadhaya, experts, received an invitation to share their knowledge and insights.

The event showcased the region’s natural beauty and potential for sustainable ecotourism, attracting nature enthusiasts and contributing to local economic development. It also fostered collaborations between government agencies, NGOs, research institutions, and local communities, strengthening efforts for biodiversity conservation.

The organizers of the Siang Butterfly Watching Fest 2024 are committed to conserving and preserving the butterfly population in the region. By organizing specialized workshops and training programs and collaborating with different organizations, they aim to prioritize biodiversity conservation and sustainable practices to ensure the preservation of these magnificent creatures and their habitats for generations to come.

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