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Mar 14, 2026 14:30
'Caulocera Hollowayi and Asura Buxa': Indian scientists discover two new lichen moth species
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Why This Matters
Scientific discoveries like this expand human knowledge and open new possibilities for addressing global challenges.
Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India have discovered two new species of lichen moths, Caulocerahollowayi and Asura buxa, in Sikkim and West Bengal. This significant finding, published in Zootaxa, also includes seven new lichen species and underscores the importance of taxonomic research in India's biodiversity hotspots. These moths are vital indicators of air pollution.
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