Lethe baladeva explained

Lethe baladeva, the treble silverstripe, is a Satyrinae butterfly found in the Indomalayan realm (Uttarakhand and east to Sikkim, Bhutan and Assam). The species was first described by Frederic Moore in 1866.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Description

Lethe baladeva reaches 50–77 mm in size.

It is a fast flier and quick to settle in the undergrowth and on clumps of bamboo. It flies between April and October from an elevation of 1500 up to 2700 metres in the Himalayas.

Distribution

In India it is found from Uttarakhand east to Sikkim. It is an uncommon butterfly but is locally resident in habitats.

Conservation status

Lethe baladeva is classified as a Schedule II species as per the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Savela . Markku . May 16, 2020 . Lethe baladeva (Moore, [1866]) ]. Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . January 14, 2021.
2. [Gustav Weymer|Weymer, G.]
3. Book: Sondhi, Sanjay. Butterflies of Uttarakhand: A Field Guide. Kunte, Krushnamegh,, Titli Trust (Dehra Dūn, India), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. National Centre for Biological Sciences. 2018 . 978-81-211-0918-5. Dehradun. 1021045079.
4. Web site: Schedule Species Database (ENVIS Centre on Wildlife & Protected Areas).