All you need to know about the rare moth endemic to Arunachal Pradesh
Text by: Femi Benny
Design by: Diviya Mehra
All you need to know about the rare moth endemic to Arunachal Pradesh
What is the scientific name of the Apatani glory moth?
The scientific name of the Apatani glory moth is Elcyzma Ziroensis.
What season are Apatani glory moths usually sighted? Apatani glory moths are usually seen in September.
How was the Apatani glory moth discovered?
It was discovered accidentally in 2010 by Punyo Chadha, a local Apatani man.
About the contributors
Femi Ezhuthupallickal Benny
Femi is a PhD student at University College London (UCL), working on the ecology and behavior of Asian giant hornets. Passionate about insects, especially wasps, she loves fieldwork in underexplored places, studying how insects interact with their environment and discovering new species while at it!
is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.