Delhi to conduct annual butterfly, dragonfly census

Delhi is gearing up for a butterfly and dragonfly census in September, with city agencies inviting volunteers to participate in the annual survey as part of the forest and wildlife department’s “Butterfly Month” festivities.

According to the official, the event will feature activities such as a butterfly walk and a photography competition, aimed at raising awareness about the city’s butterfly species, according to the official.

The dragonfly census, which also includes damselflies—part of the odonata family—will be conducted in Delhi’s biodiversity parks from September 18 to 20.

Meanwhile, a two-week butterfly count will kick off in the last week of September at the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary in South Delhi, according to officials.