Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Sphingidae
Genus: Ambulyx
Species: A. sericeipennis
Binomial name: Ambulyx sericeipennis (Butler, 1875)
Friday, 18 September 2020
Ourapteryx clara (Geometrid Swallowtail Moth) Sikkim Moth
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Geometridae
Genus: Ourapteryx
Species: O.clara
Binomial name: Ourapteryx clara (Leach, 1814)
Thursday, 17 September 2020
Marumba dyras ( dull swirled hawkmoth) - Sikkim Moth
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Sphingidae
Genus: Marumba
Species: M. dyras
Binomial name: Marumba dyras (Walker, 1856)
Marumba dyras is a species of hawk moth described by Francis Walker in 1856.
Tuesday, 15 September 2020
Ropalidia marginata (Paper Wasp) - Sikkim Wasp
The Paper Wasp, or Ropalidia marginata, belongs to the genus Ropalidia and is part of the order Hymenoptera. This order also includes insects like bees, ants, and traditional wasps. is native to parts of South Asia and is primarily found in countries like India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Within India, it is especially common in the northeastern regions, including Sikkim, where the warm, humid climate provides ideal conditions for these wasps to thrive.
These wasps prefer
forested areas, gardens, and human settlements, where they can easily find
materials for building their nests and food sources. The nests are often found
hanging from tree branches, under eaves of houses, or in shrubs, showcasing
their adaptability to natural and urban environments.
The Paper Wasp is known
for its social behaviour, living in colonies that can consist of many
individuals, making them a common sight in their habitats. Their presence is
crucial for the ecosystem, as they help control pest populations and contribute
to pollination.
Monday, 14 September 2020
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