Q. 'Southern Birdwing butterfly', recently seen in the news, is the state butterfly of which state?
Answer:
Karnataka
Notes: A Southern Birdwing butterfly, India's second largest butterfly species, was recently found at the satellite campus of The American College in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Also known as the 'Sahyadri Birdwing,' it is mostly found in South Asia, especially in the Western Ghats. It is exceptionally large, with wings larger than some small birds, which gives it the name "birdwing." Males have black wings with greenish-blue markings, while females display cream-coloured patterns. It is Karnataka’s state butterfly and is classified as "Least Concern" by the IUCN.