Present paper deals with the Pelatantheria insectifera (Rchb. f.) Rid. (Orchidaceae), collected from Sevoke of Siliguri sub-division,
Gorubathan forest of Kalimpong sub-division of Darjeeling district and is reported as new angiospermic record for the Darjeeling
district of West Bengal, India. An updated nomenclature, important synonyms, illustrated description, photograph, habitat, flowering
and fruiting, altitudinal range, specimen examined, present status and geographical distribution has also been given.