ZSI Finds Two New Lichen Moths in Eastern Himalayas
Why in the news
Researchers of the Zoological Survey of India reported two previously unknown lichen moths from the Eastern Himalayan region.
Key facts
- Species: Caulocera hollowayi and Asura buxa.
- Team: Zoological Survey of India (ZSI).
- Found in: Sikkim and West Bengal.
- Journal: Zootaxa.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Group | Lichen moths |
| Region | Eastern Himalayas |
| Ecological role | Pointers of air and environmental quality |
Significance
- Naming new species adds to the record of Eastern Himalayan biodiversity.
- Because these moths reflect air quality, the finds also matter for environmental monitoring.
Exam angle
- Institution: ZSI.
- Indicator role: air quality.
- Publication: Zootaxa.