New butterfly species endemic to Western Ghats discovered in Karnataka

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New butterfly species endemic to Western Ghats discovered in Karnataka
 A new species of silverline 
butterfl y, named Cigaritis 
conjuncta or “conjoined 
silverline,” has been identifi ed 
in India’s Western Ghats, a 
biodiversity hotspot.
 The conjoined silverline 
butterfl y was fi rst spotted in 
2008 but received extensive 
research attention in 2021.
 The researchers found fi ve 
male and four female specimens of this butterfl y in Honey valley, Kodagu district of Karnataka.
 The conjoined silverline butterfl y belongs to the Lycaenidae family and is the second endemic 
species discovered in the Western Ghats.
 It is primarily found in dense mid-elevation evergreen forests, indicating specialized habitat 
preferences.
 Although it may appear similar to other silverline butterfl ies from a distance, distinct wing patterns, 
particularly the fused bands on the underside, set it apart.
 In India, there are 16 species of silverline butterfl ies, with 11 of them found in both peninsular 
India and Sri Lanka, and some are limited to the Himalayan region.
 The discovery highlights the rich biodiversity of the Western Ghats and the importance of 
conservation eff orts in this region.

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