Panaji: Butterfly to be emblem of Goa soon


Daijiworld Media Network – Panaji (MS)

Panaji, Dec 2: The state will become the seventh Indian state to have its own butterfly soon. Forest department of the state has formed a committee in this regard which is in consultation with scientists and conservationists.

Five butterfly species are shortlisted for the purpose. The state has more than 254 species of butterflies. The name of the butterfly to be selected as emblem of Goa is likely to be announced on December 16 or 17.

The five species are Commander, Malabar Tree, Blue Oakleaf, Clipper and Nymph are in the race. The uniqueness of the species, ecological status and aesthetic appeal are being considered for selection.

Public opinion will also be taken in this regard according to Saurabh Kumar, chief conservator of forests of the state.

 

  

Top Stories


Leave a Comment

Title: Panaji: Butterfly to be emblem of Goa soon



You have 2000 characters left.

Disclaimer:

Please write your correct name and email address. Kindly do not post any personal, abusive, defamatory, infringing, obscene, indecent, discriminatory or unlawful or similar comments. Daijiworld.com will not be responsible for any defamatory message posted under this article.

Please note that sending false messages to insult, defame, intimidate, mislead or deceive people or to intentionally cause public disorder is punishable under law. It is obligatory on Daijiworld to provide the IP address and other details of senders of such comments, to the authority concerned upon request.

Hence, sending offensive comments using daijiworld will be purely at your own risk, and in no way will Daijiworld.com be held responsible.