The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Discovery of new moth genus in Kerala’s Idukki highlights Western Ghats’ hidden biodiversity
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Researchers have discovered a new genus and species of tiger moth, named Antaram idukki, in the Western Ghats of Kerala, India. The discovery is considered significant for understanding evolutionary lineages in the region.
Why it matters
The finding underscores the critical need for biodiversity conservation in the Western Ghats, a region facing habitat degradation.
A team of researchers has discovered a new genus and species of tiger moth from the southern Western Ghats.
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