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First record of Petelia distracta in Uttar Pradesh, India, and the novel observation of puddling behavior in (Geometridae:Ennominae) from India

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study documents the first occurrence of Petelia distracta (Walker, 1860) in Uttar Pradesh, India. Additionally, it reports the unprecedented behavior of these moths engaging in nocturnal puddling on cow dung and wet old leaf. The observations contribute to the understanding of puddling behavior in Geometridae for the first time in India, offering new insights into the ecological interactions and resource utilization strategies of nocturnal Lepidoptera.

Source: Journal of fauna biodiversity.

DOI: 10.70206/jfb.v1i2.10629

Authors: Taslima Sheikh, Ratindra Pandey, Rupak De, Abu Arshad Khan

Institution: Sunrise University

Language: English

Topic: Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402269791

FWCI: 0.245

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