In which Indian state, the new species of butterfly named Chocolate-bordered Flitter was discovered in December 2021?

The correct answer is Sikkim.

Key Points

• The new species of butterfly has been discovered in Dzongu in North Sikkim.
• The new species named the Chocolate-bordered Flitter, also carries the scientific name Zographetus dzonguensis, after Dzongu in North Sikkim, the place where it was discovered.
• Sonam Wangchuk Lepcha, from Dzongu, started watching butterflies and taking pictures of them, were sent to entomologists based at the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bengaluru for their identification.

Additional Information

• Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 was enacted by the parliament for the protection of plants and animal species.
• The features of the Wildlife Protection Act 1972 include the establishment of Wildlife Sanctuaries, National Parks. It also includes a prohibition on hunting of endangered species and provides licenses for the sale, transfer and possession of the wildlife species.
• The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, Forests, Protection of Wild Animals and Birds was transferred from State to Concurrent List.