#### Rare 'Anomalous Nawab' Butterfly Spotted in Udaipur
Udaipur, The rich biodiversity of the Mewar-Wagad region continues to reveal rare species of insects, wildlife, and flora. In a remarkable sighting, a rare butterfly known as the 'Anomalous Nawab' was spotted on Sunday in Udaipur's Sector 14.
Butterfly expert Mukesh Panwar confirmed that environmentalist and butterfly researcher Neha Manohar saw this butterfly in her garden. Neha observed the butterfly sipping juice from a fig fruit and managed to capture a photo of it. Panwar explained that the butterfly's scientific name is *Charaxes agrarius*, and its wingspan ranges between 9 to 10 cm. It typically completes its lifecycle on a *khair* tree and prefers the juice of ripe fruits. While this species thrives in forests, spotting it in urban areas is highly unusual.
Panwar further added that he was the first to document the lifecycle of this butterfly in Sagwara. While the *Anomalous Nawab* has often been mistaken for the common Nawab butterfly in Rajasthan, previous research papers lack mention of the Anomalous species. Notably, the common Nawab features a single spot on its wingtip when closed, while the *Anomalous Nawab* displays two spots.
Renowned butterfly expert Peter Smetacek also remarked on the rarity of spotting the *Anomalous Nawab* in Udaipur's urban area. He noted that this butterfly, usually found in high-moisture forest areas, prefers low-moisture regions like the ones found in and around Udaipur.
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