GUWAHATI: Two new species of lichen moths, Caulocera hollowayi and Asura buxa, have been discovered by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) in the Indian Himalaya, marking a significant milestone in India's taxonomic research and moth biodiversity documentation.
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The discovery highlights the importance of studying evolutionarily significant but lesser-known groups like Lepidoptera, which are crucial for ecosystem functioning and serve as indicators of air quality in Himalayan regions.
Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change Bhupender Yadav congratulated the researchers, saying, "I congratulate all the lepidopterists who have worked for the discovery." He also emphasised the need for sustained taxonomic efforts in biodiversity-rich areas like the Himalayas.