Thiruvananthapuram’s urban green patches act as refuges for forest butterflies

Category : Environment Conservation | Location : National  | Posted on 2026-01-09 10:09:37

Urban green spaces in Thiruvananthapuram support a surprisingly rich diversity of butterflies, including protected and forest-dependent species, according to a new scientific study published in the peer-reviewed journal Urban Ecosystems.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/thiruvananthapurams-urban-green-patches-act-as-refuges-for-forest-butterflies/article70474375.ece