Scientists find 77 new butterfly species in Matheran 

Scientists find 77 new butterfly species in Matheran 

Part of: GS Prelims and Mains III – Environment and Biodiversity; Conservation; Endangered species 

Context: 

• After a long gap of 125 years, scientists have found 140 are species of butterflies, including 77 new ones, in Matheran.  
• Matheran is an eco­sensitive zone, located in Maharashtra.  
• The Matheran hill railway, also known as Matheran Light Railway (MLR), was inspected by UNESCO world heritage site officials but failed to make it to the list as a World Heritage Site.