Current Affairs - State - Discussion

The saffron reedtail damselfly (Indosticta deccanensis) was discovered in Madhugundi, Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, marking its first recorded presence in the northern Western Ghats. This species belongs to the Platystictidae family and thrives in undisturbed forest streams, serving as an indicator of a healthy ecosystem. The discovery expands the known range of the species and underscores the ecological importance of Karnataka’s Western Ghats, a biodiversity hotspot. Conservation of such pristine habitats is essential for preserving unique and lesser-known species like the saffron reedtail damselfly.