Why is it in the news?
Scientists discovered two new moth species in Arunachal Pradesh.
The discovery expands the known geographical range of the genus Eudemopsis.
Category: Environment
Important Points:
● Two new species named Eudemopsis hunliensis and Eudemopsis gobuka were discovered.
● They were found in Upper Siang and Lower Dibang Valley districts of Arunachal Pradesh.
● The genus Eudemopsis was earlier known only from East Asia.
● E. hunliensis has brownish-purple scales and unique pitcher-shaped structure in males.
● E. gobuka has dark grey hindwings and a subrectangular patch on forewings.
● The species names are derived from local places Hunli and Gobuk.
● The discovery highlights biodiversity richness of Northeast India.
● It expands the distribution range of micromoth species.
● It emphasises ecological significance of remote forest habitats.