New Hesperiidae additions to the Papilionoidea fauna of Uttar Pradesh, India (Insecta: Lepidoptera)

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Description

This research article unveils significant additions to the Papilionoidea fauna of Uttar Pradesh, India. Through meticulous observation and documentation, two species belonging to the Hesperiidae family were discovered within the region. The first species, Caprona ransonnettii (Felder, 1868), and the second, Burara oedipodea (Swainson, 1820), were identified and recorded as novel findings in the area. These discoveries were made through comprehensive field surveys, which included systematic observations and detailed recording of butterfly species in various habitats over an extended period. Such findings contribute valuable insights into the biodiversity of Uttar Pradesh’s Papilionoidea fauna. The study sheds light on the distribution and presence of these species, enhancing our understanding of the ecological dynamics within the region. These results underscore the importance of continued research and conservation efforts to preserve the rich diversity of Papilionoidea species in Uttar Pradesh, India.

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Lal B, De R, Pandey R, Khan A A, Verma L K, Sheikh T, Barve V (2025). New Hesperiidae additions to the Papilionoidea fauna of Uttar Pradesh, India (Insecta: Lepidoptera). Version 1.0. Training Organization. Occurrence dataset. https://ipt.gbif.org/resource?r=inspire_new_hesp&v=1.0

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Keywords

Occurrence; Observation

Contacts

Brij Lal
  • Originator
  • Sub Division Belrayan Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
Uttar Pradesh
IN
Rupak De
  • Originator
  • Ex-Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & Head of Forest Force
Uttar Pradesh
IN
Ratindra Pandey
  • Originator
  • Manager
UP Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.
  • 216, Ravindra Palli
Ayodhya Road
Uttar Pradesh
IN
Abu Arshad Khan
  • Originator
  • Wildlife Warden, Endangered Species Project
  • Sector 19, Sheesham Bagh, Indira Nagar,
Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh
IN
Lalit Kumar Verma
  • Originator
  • APCCF/FD
  • Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
Uttar Pradesh
IN
Taslima Sheikh
  • Originator ●
  • Point Of Contact
  • Tehsil Bani
District Kathua
Jammu and Kashmir
IN
Vijay Barve
  • Originator
  • Research Advisor
Nature Mates-Nature Club
  • 6/7 Bijoygarh
700032 Kolkata
West Bengal
IN

Geographic Coverage

Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, Uttar Prdaesh, INDIA

Bounding Coordinates South West [28.508, 80.68], North East [28.508, 80.68]

Taxonomic Coverage

No Description available

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Arthropoda
Class Insecta
Order Lepidoptera
Family Hesperiidae

Temporal Coverage

Start Date 2023-08-24

Bibliographic Citations

  1. Lal, B., De, R., Pandey, R., Arshad Khan, A., Kumar Verma, L., & Sheikh, T. (2025). New Hesperiidae additions to the Papilionoidea fauna of Uttar Pradesh, India (Insecta: Lepidoptera). SHILAP Revista de Lepidopterología, 53(209), 163–170. https://doi.org/10.57065/shilap.1035

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