Checklist of moths (Lepidoptera: Heterocera) from the campus of University of North Bengal, Siliguri, India

Authors

  • Abhirup Saha Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of North Bengal, Raja Rammohanpur, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734013, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1782-8421
  • Ratnadeep Sarkar Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of North Bengal, Raja Rammohanpur, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734013, India. https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5587-2485
  • Rujas Yonle Environmental Biology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Darjeeling Government College, 15, Lebong Cart Road, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734101, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3356-637X
  • Subhajit Das Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of North Bengal, Raja Rammohanpur, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734013, India. https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2192-9844
  • Prapti Das Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of North Bengal, Raja Rammohanpur, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734013, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0151-3727
  • Dhiraj Saha Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of North Bengal, Raja Rammohanpur, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734013, India. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2309-4068

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.9872.18.2.28358-28369

Keywords:

Crambidae, Darjeeling, diversity, Erebidae, Geometridae, NBU, sub-Himalaya

Abstract

A year-long light-trap study recorded the moth faunal diversity from the University of North Bengal campus, which is situated in the Himalayan foothills or Terai region of West Bengal, from September 2023 to August 2024. A total of 125 species of moths representing 104 genera belonging to 14 families were recorded during this study. Among them, the families Erebidae (36 spp.), Crambidae (32 spp.), and Geometridae (28 spp.) contributed the maximum species records. Their presence in this area highlights the need for regular monitoring throughout the district.

Author Biographies

Abhirup Saha, Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of North Bengal, Raja Rammohanpur, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734013, India.

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Ratnadeep Sarkar, Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of North Bengal, Raja Rammohanpur, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734013, India.

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Rujas Yonle, Environmental Biology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Darjeeling Government College, 15, Lebong Cart Road, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734101, India.

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Subhajit Das, Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of North Bengal, Raja Rammohanpur, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734013, India.

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Prapti Das, Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of North Bengal, Raja Rammohanpur, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734013, India.

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Dhiraj Saha, Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of North Bengal, Raja Rammohanpur, Darjeeling, West Bengal 734013, India.

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26-02-2026

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Vol. 18 No. 2 (2026)

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