Hyderabad, June 27 -- The Southern Birdwing, India's largest butterfly, was recently spotted in Telangana's Amrabad Tiger Reserve.

Primarily found in the Western Ghats, the Southern Birdwing has only occasionally been recorded in parts of the Eastern Ghats. Its sighting in the Amrabad Tiger Reserve is considered significant for biodiversity conservation and scientific research in Telangana.

According to a report by The Times of India, the butterfly was spotted by Forest Section Officer Nilesh and biologist Dr Ravikanth. Officials said the first recorded sighting of the Southern Birdwing in Telangana highlights the ecological significance of the reserve and is expected to support future scientific research and conservation efforts.

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