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flag Indian scientists discover two new moth species in the Himalayas, advancing biodiversity research and conservation efforts.

flag Indian scientists have discovered two new lichen moth species, Caulocera hollowayi and Asura buxa, in the Himalayas, with findings published in Zootaxa. flag The discovery, credited to the Zoological Survey of India, highlights advances in India’s moth biodiversity research and underscores the moths’ role as indicators of air quality. flag Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav praised the findings as a milestone in taxonomy and conservation, noting progress in Project Great Indian Bustard, which now includes 70 captive birds, with two chicks hatched this year—one naturally, one via artificial insemination—marking a step toward their soft release into the wild.

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