Science, Discovery, Tech and Environment · 3 July 2026
Rare Southern Birdwing Butterfly Sighted in Telangana's Amrabad Tiger Reserve
Exam-focused facts from the 3 July 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- The Southern Birdwing, one of India's largest butterflies, was recorded for the first time in Telangana in the Kollapur Range of the Amrabad Tiger Reserve.
- Also known as the Sahyadri Birdwing, this large swallowtail species is endemic to southern India and is primarily found in the Western Ghats.
- The Southern Birdwing is the state butterfly of Karnataka and has a wingspan of approximately 140-190 mm.
- The caterpillars of this species depend on Aristolochia species, including Aristolochia indica, for survival.
- The sighting was documented by Forest Section Officer (FSO) Nilesh and wildlife biologist Dr Ravikant.