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The newly discovered tiger moth genus Antaram idukki was identified in the Idukki district of Kerala, located in the biodiversity-rich Western Ghats. The genus belongs to the subfamily Arctiinae under the family Erebidae and represents a previously unknown evolutionary lineage. The species was discovered by researchers from the Zoological Survey of India and the Natural History Museum, London. Its habitat in the Western Ghats highlights the ecological importance of the region, as the moth serves as both a pollinator and a food source for various animals, making it an important indicator of ecosystem health.