Q. According to recent study, overexploitation of host plant species is endangering which group of insects in Assam's forests?
Answer: Swallowtail butterflies
Notes: Overexploitation of 25 medicinal host plants has impacted swallowtail butterflies in Assam's "citrus belt." Swallowtail butterflies belong to the Papilionidae family and are found globally, except in the Arctic. India is home to 77 of the 573 swallowtail species. Some swallowtail species mimic protected butterflies' coloration and patterns. Threats include illegal cattle farming, agriculture, tea cultivation, tree felling, and pesticide use. Butterflies are important environmental indicators, with their health reflecting ecosystem health and diversity.

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