According to the article authors, George Hampson recorded Mimeusemia ceylonica at Thirukonamalai in Sri Lanka in 1893, and it was not recorded elsewhere across the world since then. This is the first time this moth species is being recorded in India, they said. Describing the species, the lepidopterologist said M. ceylonica is a crepuscular moth, which comes out in the evening shortly after dusk. According to the article authors, George Hampson recorded Mimeusemia ceylonica at Thirukonamalai in Sri Lanka in 1893, and it was not recorded elsewhere across the world since then. Describing the species, the lepidopterologist said M. ceylonica is a crepuscular moth, which comes out in the evening shortly after dusk.

Source: Indian Express March 11, 2023 16:03 UTC