Sikkim: 44 butterfly species spotted in Lachung Valley
First Published: 20th May, 2024 14:45 IST
Among the finds are rare species like Ladakhi and Swallowtail, adding to the natural beauty of the area.
Reported by Prakash Adhikari
A recent expedition in Sikkim’s Lachung Valley has revealed the presence of 44 butterfly species across different altitudes.
Among the finds are rare species like Ladakhi and Swallowtail, adding to the natural beauty of the area.
Here is the full list of 44 butterfly species:
- Large-spotted Bush Bob
- Brown bush bob
- Grey-branded Darter
- Dartlet sp.
- flat sp.
- Golden Sapphire
- Purple Sapphire
- Azure Sapphire
- Common hedge blue
- Pea Blue
- Straightwing Blue
- Common Lineblue
- Pale Grass Blue
- Silverline sp.
- Stately Nawab
- Map butterfly
- Striped Blue Crow
- Glassy Tiger
- Yellow Coster
- Red Lacewing
- Large Silverstripe
- Queen Fritillary
- Hill Sergeant
- White Commodore
- Pale Green Sailer
- Chocolate Pansy
- Indian Tortoiseshell
- Ladakh Tortoiseshell
- Painted lady
- Red Admiral
- Tabby
- Satyr sp.
- Treble Silverstripe
- Common Forester
- Blue Forester
- Common Woodbrown
- Large-eye bushbrown
- Dusky Labyrinth
- Five-ring
- Common Yellow Swallowtail
- Tailed Redbreast
- Dark Clouded Yellow
- Bath White
- Large cabbage white
Organized by the Wiki Love Butterfly (WLB) project in collaboration with local partners, the maiden expedition for Thamblyok-BSONS offered a fascinating glimpse into the region’s rich biodiversity.
The expedition in Lachung marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to document and conserve North Sikkim’s butterfly populations.
By recording species data, the group not only contributes to scientific understanding but also promotes eco-tourism and environmental education in the region.
The journey spanned altitudes from 1663 meters in the Chungthang belt to 4276 meters in the valleys of Yumthang, Damong, Katao and Chungthang.
The expedition also highlighted intriguing aspects of butterfly behaviour, including their affinity for flowering fields and their unique habits around livestock sheds.
“It’s awe-inspiring to witness the diverse sizes, colours, and patterns of these butterflies,” said the Thamblyok-BSONS team stating the importance of engaging youth in butterfly documentation.
“Lachung emerges as a prime destination for butterfly enthusiasts, offering not just visual delights but also insights into the delicate ecosystems of the Himalayas,” they added.
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