Chhattisgarh Declares Orange Oakleaf as its First State Butterfly
Chhattisgarh has officially designated the Orange Oakleaf, scientifically known as Kallima inachus, as its first-ever State Butterfly. The decision follows a public online poll and finalization during the 15th meeting of the Chhattisgarh State Wildlife Board, making it the second state after Madhya Pradesh to adopt this species.
What happened
The government of Chhattisgarh has designated the Orange Oakleaf as its first official State Butterfly. The formal selection and proposal were finalized during the 15th meeting of the Chhattisgarh State Wildlife Board and submitted to the state government for notification.
Prior to the final designation, a public online poll was conducted via a Google Form between July 31 and August 31, 2026. Out of 5,813 total votes cast, the Orange Oakleaf secured 3,000 votes, accounting for approximately 51.6 percent of the total votes. It competed against two other shortlisted candidates: the Common Banded Peacock and the Spot Swordtail.
Important dates
| Public Online Poll Period | 31 July to 31 August 2026 |
|---|---|
| News Publication Date | 2 November 2026 |
📌 Static GK links
- State: Chhattisgarh
- Butterfly Name: Orange Oakleaf
- Scientific Name: Kallima inachus
- Other State with same State Butterfly: Madhya Pradesh
- Family: Nymphalidae (brush-footed butterflies)
What candidates should do
- Note down the scientific name of Chhattisgarh's first state butterfly for upcoming State PSC and SSC general knowledge sections.
- Revise other states in India that have declared official state butterflies, such as Maharashtra (Blue Mormon) and Karnataka (Southern Birdwing).
- Remember the voting statistics and the runner-up butterfly species for competitive exams.
PrepZen analysis
The designation of a state butterfly serves as an effective conservation tool to raise public awareness about local biodiversity and ecological preservation. By involving the public through an online poll, the Chhattisgarh State Wildlife Board successfully engaged citizens in environmental policy and species recognition.
For aspirants preparing for competitive examinations such as UPSC Prelims, State PSCs, and SSC, state symbols including state birds, animals, trees, and butterflies form a recurring segment in current affairs and static GK sections. Questions often test the scientific names, native habitats, or comparisons with other states, as seen with Madhya Pradesh sharing the same state butterfly.
Practice questions
Q1. What is the scientific name of the Orange Oakleaf, which was recently designated as Chhattisgarh's first State Butterfly?
Q2. Which other Indian state has also designated the Orange Oakleaf as its State Butterfly?
Q3. Approximately what percentage of total votes did the Orange Oakleaf secure in the public online poll conducted for Chhattisgarh's state butterfly selection?
The butterfly's scientific name is Kallima inachus.
It is also Madhya Pradesh's State Butterfly.
🎯 Key Point: Orange Oakleaf becomes Chhattisgarh's first State Butterfly.
FAQs
What is Chhattisgarh's first State Butterfly?
Chhattisgarh's first State Butterfly is the Orange Oakleaf, scientifically known as Kallima inachus.
Which other state shares the Orange Oakleaf as its State Butterfly?
Madhya Pradesh has also designated the Orange Oakleaf as its State Butterfly.
How was the Orange Oakleaf selected?
An expert panel shortlisted three candidate species based on ecological significance, conservation value, and public appeal. Following this, a public online poll was conducted via a Google Form between July 31 and August 31, 2026, where the Orange Oakleaf received the highest number of votes.
To which family does the Orange Oakleaf belong?
The Orange Oakleaf belongs to the family Nymphalidae, also known as brush-footed butterflies.
How many native butterfly species were documented in Chhattisgarh during the 2025 biodiversity survey?
A statewide biodiversity survey conducted in 2025 documented 201 native butterfly species in Chhattisgarh.
Sources and references
- newindianexpress.com (www.newindianexpress.com)
- adda247.com (currentaffairs.adda247.com)
- drishtiias.com (www.drishtiias.com)
- wikipedia.org (en.wikipedia.org)
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Practice Quiz — 2 November 2026
Q1. Who did Dinesh V. Ganvir succeed as the 55th Director General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI)?
Q2. According to Worth a Journey's "World's 100 Best Museums 2026" list, what is the global and Asian ranking of the Bihar Museum?
Q3. The Nelakondapalli Buddhist Stupa, planned for international heritage development by the Telangana government, is located in which district?
Q4. On which date was the National Zoological Park (NZP) formally inaugurated?
Q5. What is the scientific name of the Orange Oakleaf, recently declared as Chhattisgarh's first State Butterfly?
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