India Completes First National Butterfly and Moth Catalogue, Documenting Over 13,703 Species
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The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) completed the first national catalogue of butterflies and moths, documenting over 13,703 species to aid biodiversity conservation.
Background
The project was a 12-year effort by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI). It documents over 13,703 species across 479 genera, representing 8.25% of global Lepidoptera species.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyZoological Survey of India (ZSI) is the premier organization for zoological research in India.
- FactIndia accounts for 8.25% of the world's Lepidoptera species.
- S&TLepidoptera is the order of insects that includes butterflies and moths.
- PlaceThe catalogue was published in the international journal Zootaxa.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of comprehensive biodiversity documentation in formulating effective conservation strategies for India's megadiverse ecosystems.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- baseline data for conservation
- monitoring ecological health
- policy integration
- way forward: community-led conservation
Keywords: biodiversity documentation · megadiverse nation · conservation planning · Lepidoptera · standardised database
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