Fourth butterfly count records 173 species across six provinces
Summary
Nepal’s fourth national butterfly count has recorded 173 species and more than 558 individual butterflies across six provinces, including several rare and threatened species. Conservationists say the findings can support ecotourism and help track environmental health and climate change.
Key Points
- The fourth national big butterfly count recorded 173 butterfly species and more than 558 individuals across six provinces in Nepal.
- The survey was coordinated by Greenalaya Nepal with Butterfly Watchers Nepal and 149 enumerators at more than 25 sites in 15 districts.
- Rare species such as the Tamur Labyrinth, Common Birdwing, Golden Birdwing and Krishna Peacock were among the notable findings.
- Conservationists say the annual count supports biodiversity monitoring, ecotourism and indicators of environmental health.
