PASIGHAT, Oct 12: Over a 100 different species of butterflies were spotted by enthusiasts at the third edition of the recently-concluded Pasighat Butterfly and Diversity Meet.
In order to promote inclusivity, this year’s edition of the festival was held at Ledum in East Siang district from October 8 to 10. Its conclusion coincided with the start of the first Easterly Essence Ledum Festival.
Enthusiasts from across the country flocked to catch a glimpse of the wide variety of butterflies in the area.
In total, 133 varieties of butterflies were spotted including the Rare Saffron (Mota massyla), Yellow Veined Lancer (Pyroneura margherita), Scarce Red Forester (Letha distans Butler), Indian Awlking, White Dragontail, and Jungle Glory.
Plans have been made to compile photographs of the butterflies spotted during the meet to be released as a coffee table book.
Apart from butterfly observation, a fish survey was also conducted by PhD scholars of the Rajiv Gandhi University as a part of the biodiversity conservation efforts.
Officially the cleanest village in East Siang district, the villagers had also banned hunting in jurisdiction of Ledum to protect the wildlife.
The event was organised by Destination Ledum in collaboration with the department of Environment & Forest, department of Tourism, State Foundation for Biodiversity Conservation, Society for Education & Environment Development, East Siang Homestay Operators, Ane Siang Tours & Expeditions, and the Ledum village Council. Newsdesk

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