A rare high-altitude butterfly species named "Dusted Apollo" (Parnassius stenosemus) has been sighted and photographed for the first time in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district. Previously, its distribution was known only from Ladakh to West Nepal. This sighting indicates an expansion in its known range.
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The rare "Dusted Apollo" butterfly was recently sighted for the first time in which state's Chamba district?
Correct Answer: Himachal Pradesh