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New Forester Moth Species Discovered in Karnataka

Published on 20 Jun 2026

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New Forester Moth Species Discovered in Karnataka
  • Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (Pune) discovered a new forester moth species, Mimeusemia kali, in Kali Tiger Reserve, Karnataka.
  • Named by Aparna Kalawate & Gyula M. László; first addition to genus Mimeusemia in nearly 30 years.
  • Belongs to the Zygaenidae family; now 30 taxa worldwide (23 species + 7 subspecies).
  • Identified via morphology, reproductive structures, and genetics; published in Zootaxa.
  • Discovery from Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot.
Source: SarkariPariksha