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VOL. 11, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Expansion of the documented moth (Lepidoptera) diversity of Goa, India
Authors
Vaishnavi Bharti, Aydan Rangel, Ameesha Fernandes, Afiya Beig, Minal Desai
Abstract
Ecologically valuable and diverse, moths are a
key part of insect biodiversity. A total of 180 moth species were sighted across different locations in
Goa. This
study expanded Goa's documented moth fauna via photographic surveys and field
guide/database
identification. We recorded 98 species for Goa; 95 were previously undocumented, one
identified to species level from genus (Lophosoma cuprea) and two with colour polymorphism and sexual dimorphism respectively. Notably,
Attacus atlas, the world's largest moth, was documented in the present
study This checklist
highlights the rich diversity of moths in Goa and the necessity of ongoing
biodiversity assessments for regional moth conservation.
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Pages:142-151
How to cite this article:
Vaishnavi Bharti, Aydan Rangel, Ameesha Fernandes, Afiya Beig, Minal Desai "Expansion of the documented moth (Lepidoptera) diversity of Goa, India". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 11, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 142-151
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