Neptis philyra, recently discovered for the first time in India in Tale Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, belongs to which species?
Butterfly
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In India's Tale Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, Neptis philyra, a rare species of butterfly known as the long-streak sailor, was recently found. It was formerly found in east Asia. It has sharpened wings that are yellow-brown underneath and rich brownish-black above, with a characteristic 'hockey stick' pattern on the forewing. As a member of the Nymphalidae family, it contributes significantly to India's biodiversity by thriving in areas like rocky streams and evergreen forests.
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