The 2025 celebration will center on the theme of “Honoring India’s National Bird in Our Ecosystems”, highlighting the peacock’s ecological role, its relationship with rural landscapes, and ways to mitigate human-peafowl conflict.
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Big Butterfly Month in Prayagraj: 24 butterfly Species Recorded
Prayagraj, 6 September 2025 – Indian Biodiversity Conservation Society, Prayagraj
Chapter, marked Big Butterfly Month 2025 with a Butterfly Walk at Azad Park. The program
began with a welcome address by Mr. Rahul Tripathi, District Coordinator. Chief Guest and
keynote speaker Dr. Urmi Neogi emphasized the ecological importance of butterflies, describing
them as vital “bio-indicators” that reflect environmental health and play a key role in pollination
and ecosystem balance.
The walk brought together 52 participants from different age groups, who joined experts in
observing and documenting 24 butterfly species. Activities such as butterfly identification and
photography created an engaging and lively atmosphere. Data collection and record-keeping
were led by Prof. (Dr.) Bipasha David and her team, while the event was smoothly coordinated
by Shivam Tiwari (SHUATS) and his team.
The program concluded with a vote of thanks by Ms. Tanya Tanisha Bentic , who expressed
gratitude to all participants and noted that such events inspire communities to connect with
nature and take responsibility for conserving biodiversity. The celebration highlighted
Prayagraj’s rich natural heritage and raised fresh awareness of environmental protection among
citizens.
From Indian Butterflies app:
Chandra Shekhar Azad Park, Allahabad Checklist on 6-Sept-2025 7:54 am,
1. Common Castor (Ariadne merione) – 1
2. Common Emigrant (Catopsilia pomona) – 15
3. Common Grass Yellow (Eurema hecabe) – 10
4. Common Indian Crow (Euploea core) – 3
5. Common Jay (Graphium doson) – 15
6. Common Jezebel (Delias eucharis) – 1
7. Common Leopard (Phalanta phalantha) – 1
8. Common Lime (Papilio demoleus) – 5
9. Common Rose (Pachliopta aristolochiae) – 3
10. Common Tiger (Danaus genutia) – 4
11. Dark Grass Blue (Zizeeria karsandra) – 17
12. Gram Blue (Euchrysops cnejus) – 5
13. Great Eggfly (Hypolimnas bolina) – 7
14. Indian Palm Bob (Suastus gremius) – 1
15. Lemon Pansy (Junonia lemonias) – 1
16. Mottled Emigrant (Catopsilia pyranthe) – 13
17. One-spot Grass Yellow (Eurema andersoni) – 1
18. Pale Grass Blue (Pseudozizeeria maha) – 10
19. Peacock Pansy (Junonia almana) – 2
20. Plain Tiger (Danaus chrysippus) – 12
21. Plains Cupid (Chilades pandava) – 4
22. Rice Swift (Borbo cinnara) – 1
23. Small Orange Tip (Colotis etrida) – 1
24. Three-spot Grass Yellow (Eurema blanda) – 4
Cow dung sticks are made from cow dung. Using cow dung sticks (also called dung logs or bio-sticks) can play a role in improving the conditions of cows by promoting a circular economy in cattle-rearing communities.
Indian biodiversity Conservation society is a registered non-profit organization that started on 23rd July 2015 in a small city of Uttar Pradesh, Jhansi with the motive to study wildlife related problems and recommend management plans for in-situ conservation of wildlife. IBCS aims to disseminate knowledge of flora and fauna by means of lectures, field trips, literature, expeditions and imparts widespread environmental education and training through a vast network for teachers, students and communities.
We are interested in exploring remote ecosystems that are unprotected and still unexplored. Our main approach to wildlife management and conservation is to include the local people so as to gain their cooperation and support, which will eventually result in integrated conservation and development.Throughout the journey so far, IBCS is actively involved in research projects and awareness drives. IBCS has also rescued and released various bird species including vultures, owls and peacocks.
