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Antitrisuloides catocalina

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Scientists have recently recorded the presence of the rare nocturnal moth species Antitrisuloides catocalina in the Choolannur Peafowl Sanctuary located in Palakkad district, Kerala.

About Antitrisuloides catocalina

  • Antitrisuloides catocalina is a nocturnal moth belonging to the genus Antitrisuloides.

  • It is a member of the Noctuidae family, which includes two known species worldwide.

  • The specimen discovered in Kerala was previously known only from North-East India.

  • Detailed analysis identified the Kerala specimen as a subspecies called Antitrisuloides catocalina cyclica.

  • This discovery expands the known geographical range of the species to the biodiversity-rich Western Ghats.

About Choolannur Peafowl Sanctuary

  • Also known as Mayiladumpara, the sanctuary is dedicated to the conservation and breeding of the majestic peacock.

  • Located in Palakkad district, Kerala, it is the only peacock sanctuary in Kerala and the first of its kind in India.

  • Established in 1996, the sanctuary honors the memory of Induchoodan, a legendary Indian ornithologist and writer from the nearby village of Kavassery.

  • The sanctuary is nestled in lush green landscapes and serves as a vital habitat for peafowl and other wildlife.


 


 

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