Neptis philyra : Rare Butterfly
A rare butterfly species named Neptis philyra has been recently discovered for the first time in India in Tale Valley Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Neptis philyra is a rare species of butterfly, commonly known as the long-streak sailor.
- Till date, the butterfly species was known to be found across various regions of east Asia, including eastern Siberia, Korea, Japan, central and southwest China.
- The butterfly has serrated wings with rich brownish-black on the upper side and yellow-brown on the underside.
- The butterfly’s distinct markings include a white cell streak forming a “hockey stick” pattern on the forewing.
- The species, which is part of the Nymphalidae family, is known to prefer habitats such as evergreen forests, riverine vegetation, and rocky streams.
- Tale Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is located near the Apatani cultural landscape in the Lower Subansiri District of Arunachal Pradesh.
