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If you have been annoyed by moths in the monsoon, perhaps Dr V Shubhalaxmi could help. The entomologist is setting out on a personal project to document moths across different elevations

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Pic/Satej Shinde

Pic/Satej Shinde

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Residents watch as high tide waves flood the lanes between huts near the Bandstand Promenade in Bandra

Like a moth to a flame

A close-up of moths under the light
A close-up of moths under the light

If you have been annoyed by moths in the monsoon, perhaps Dr V Shubhalaxmi could help. The entomologist is setting out on a personal project to document moths across different elevations. “The Western Ghats are a biodiversity hotspot and home to several insect species that are endemic to India. I hope to document the species of moths, and hopefully, other insects too, across different elevated regions,” she shared.

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