Sighting of Branded Yeoman Algia fasciata fasciata (Felder & Felder, 1860) (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae: Heliconiinae) in Jaintia and Cachar Hills, northeastern India

<p>We report Branded Yeoman (<em>Algia fasciata fasciata</em>) from the Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya and Barail Hills of Assam in India which represents a significant range extension from its known distribution across South and South East Asia including Andaman Islands. We consolidat...

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Main Authors: Rajkamal Goswami, Monsoon Jyoti Gogoi, Seena N. Karimbumkara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wildlife Information Liaison Development Society 2015-09-01
Series:Journal of Threatened Taxa
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Online Access:http://www.threatenedtaxa.org/index.php/JoTT/article/view/2331
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Summary:<p>We report Branded Yeoman (<em>Algia fasciata fasciata</em>) from the Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya and Barail Hills of Assam in India which represents a significant range extension from its known distribution across South and South East Asia including Andaman Islands. We consolidate other record of the species posted on social media website and personal communications to update the current extent and status of the species in India.</p><div> </div>
ISSN:0974-7893
0974-7907