Assam’s Manas National Park Adds Rare Black-And-Golden Cicada To India’s Wildlife Records
Assam’s Manas National Park has added a rare and striking insect to India’s wildlife records with the documentation of the black-and-golden cicada, marking an important discovery for the country’s biodiversity research. The discovery was made by researchers from Aarayank and the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust during a field survey in the Bansbari range of Manas on May 20, 2024. The species,…
Assam's Manas National Park has recently documented a rare black-and-golden cicada, a discovery that adds a unique species to India's wildlife records. Researchers from Aaranyak and the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust made the discovery during a field survey in the Bansbari range of Manas on May 20, 2024. The cicada, identified as Huechys fusca, is characterized by its black body and golden markings.
The insect was spotted perched on an Okshi tree near the Bangale Hat-Dhuwa forest camp, visible for only a brief moment before it took flight. This newfound species contributes to the known diversity of cicadas in India, which currently boasts around 204 native species, with the genus Huechys comprising 24 species. Assam's Manas National Park, known for its rich biodiversity, is part of the Manas landscape that extends into Bhutan, providing crucial habitats for various wildlife species.
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