Category: Carbon Neutrality
Two rare butterfly species, the Blue Bordered Plane and the Common Tinsel, have been spotted again in the Rajapalayam region after several years, indicating the rich biodiversity and healthy ecosystem of the forest landscape surrounding the area.
The sightings were made in May this year by N. Reguram, a first-year student of the AI&DS department at Ramco Institute of Technology and a member of the institution’s Eco Club, during his field visit to Srivilliputhur Megamalai Tiger Reserve and the Shenbagathopu region to observe butterflies in their natural habitat.
The Blue Bordered Plane butterfly was sighted in the area after nearly five years, while the Common Tinsel was recorded after almost a decade. Both species were reportedly observed in appreciable numbers during the visit.
The Blue Bordered Plane is known for its striking wing patterns and graceful flight, while the Common Tinsel is admired for its metallic sheen and delicate appearance. Their presence in the forest ecosystem points to the availability of suitable host plants, undisturbed habitats, and favourable climatic conditions.
The reappearance of such species after long intervals is considered ecologically significant, as butterflies are widely regarded as important indicators of environmental health and habitat quality.
