Q. Consider the following statements about the Erivan Anomalous Blue Butterfly:
1.It is a rare species of butterfly endemic to the Western Himalayas, belonging to the Lycaenidae family.
2.It was selected as the central symbol in the official logo for COP17 of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
3.The species is listed as Critically Endangered under the IUCN Red List, primarily due to large-scale commercial exploitation.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: 2 only
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Erivan Anomalous Blue is native to the Transcaucasus region (Armenia and nearby areas) and was not previously known from India or the Himalayas.
Statement 2 is correct: Armenia unveiled the COP17 CBD logo (December 2025) featuring this butterfly to symbolize biodiversity action and local endemism for the conference scheduled in Yerevan (2026).
Statement 3 is incorrect: It is not evaluated for IUCN Red List and for European Red List of Butterflies. It is included in Armenian Red Book of Animals, as Endangered.
Source: DTE
