#entomology
New Damselfly Species Discovered in Assam Ends Decades of Confusion
Researchers identified a new damselfly, Dysphaea assamensis, ending a 1927 taxonomic mystery regarding insects in Northeast India and Bangladesh.
Bibar Daimary • 14 Oct 2026
Tiny new parasitic wasp found in Assam national park
Scientists discovered Oxyserphus narendrani, a rare parasitic wasp, in Assam's Dibru-Saikhowa National Park, marking a first for the genus in India.
Timungpi Terang • 25 Sep 2026
Rare Shield Bug Found in Nagaland After Century-Long Absence
Researchers rediscovered the Parastrachia nagaensis shield bug in Nagaland, marking the first sighting of the insect since its initial 1908 description.
Kiyeto Swu • 13 Sep 2026
New Species of Giant Stingless Bee Found in Nagaland
Researchers have identified Tetragonula yikhumensis, India's largest stingless bee species, following a four-year study in Wokha district.
Naro Jamir • 24 Jul 2026
