Over 60 butterfly species recorded in Ziro event of Arunachal Pradesh

ITANAGAR: Over 60 species of butterflies were documented during the seventh edition of the 'Ziro Butterfly Meet' in Lower Subansiri District of Arunachal Pradesh, said officials of the Forest department.

The three-day event held at the Tale Wildlife Sanctuary (TWS) concluded on October 5. It was organised by NgunuZiro — an NGO — in association with the Tale Wildlife Division and the Hapoli Forest Division during the ongoing 'National Wildlife Week'.

The significant species recorded during the meet include the "extremely rare Tytlers' Treebrown, the Bhutan Treebrown and the Scarce Evening Brown", which are legally protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act. The Tytlers' Treebrown was last photographed in 2010.

The highlight of the meet was the plantation of nectaring plants in Pange Camp and tagging of several host plants in the area.

During the inaugural session on October 3, Division Forest Officer Abhinav Kumar emphasised the importance of community participation in conservation activities.

The 'Butterfly Meet' saw massive participation from enthusiasts of India and abroad in the previous editions. However in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's event was organised with only 20 members, the officials added.

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