Scientists discover 2 new moth species in eastern Himalayas

Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered two new species of lichen moths in the eastern Himalayan region.

The newly identified species — Caulocera hollowayi S Singh, N Singh & Bhattacharya, 2026 and Asura buxa Bhattacharya, S Singh & N Singh, 2026 — have been described



by an Indian research team and documented in the international taxonomic journal ‘Zootaxa’ on March 2, a ZSI spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Caulocera hollowayi was identified from specimens collected near Golitar in Sikkim, while Asura buxa was discovered from specimens collected in Panijhora in West Bengal.