All you need to know about this nymphalid butterfly
What colour is the gaudy baron caterpillar?
Green
Where is the gaudy baron found?
Forests, stream edges, fruit orchards
What are the two subspecies of the gaudy baron found in India?
Chinese gaudy baron and Sahyadri gaudy baron
About the contributors
Nisarg Prakash
is a wildlife biologist working with Roundglass Sustain. A large part of my work before Sustain has been along streams and rivers, in the process trying to understand otters better
Diviya Mehra
is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
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