Butterfly survey in Periyar Tiger Reserve records 246 species

THEKKADY: A recent butterfly survey carried out in the Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Kerala has come out with quite interesting information as the volunteers recorded 246 species of butterflies - 95 % of 32 butterfly species endemic to the Western Ghats.

A total of 152 volunteers, including scientists, naturalists and students, participated in one of the largest butterfly surveys in the tiger reserve held from October 23 to 26.

The volunteers also recorded a rare species of the Baby Five Ring. The Baby Five Ring has been recorded only three times in the past 100 years.

This species was recorded from the Eravangalar section of the PTR.

The 925 km sq tiger reserve with its varying altitude and habitats was covered by strategically identified 26 base camps.

"The butterfly survey will help in assessing the eco-system and to chart out conservation measures", said Sanjayan Kumar, deputy director of the PTR.

The last survey was held 22 years ago in 1992 when volunteers recorded 167 species.

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