Notes On Two Lycaenid Butterflies Confirm To Bangladesh

ABSTRACT

The present article confirms that two new butterflies (Lepidoptera: Lycanidae) species, Logania distanti massalia Doherty, 1891 (Dark Mottle) and Nacaduba pactolus continentalis Fruhstorfer, 1916 (Large four-Linblue) reported for the first time from the North-eastern region of Bangladesh during an opportunistic survey on butterflies. These two new sighting records signify previous sampling gaps and suggest further survey to make a baseline database and take effective initiatives for conservation to protect the butterfly fauna in this area.

Key words: Lepidoptera, Lycanidae, North-eastern, Bangladesh, Conservation.

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