Butterflies and Moths
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Blue Oakleaf Butterfly: Facts, Range, Disguise
All you need to know about these butterflies and their brilliant camouflage techniques
Infographic
Gaudy Baron: Facts, Habitat, Range
All you need to know about this nymphalid butterfly
Infographic
What Makes Painted Lady Butterfly Awesome
Cartoons and illustrations on wildlife, environment and conservation
Green Humour
The Mysterious Migration of Crimson Rose Butterflies
A recently observed migration of a large swarm of crimson rose butterflies from India to Sri Lanka has highlighted how little is still known about this natural phenomenon
Wild Vault
Cyana Moths: The Case of the Curious Cocoon
The uncommon survival strategies of these lichen-feeding moths include developing a fascinating cage-like cocoon for metamorphosis
Photo Story
Butterfly Records Lead Arunachal Pradesh’s Biodiversity Sightings
Interest in butterfly documentation has grown over the years in the state thanks partly to an increasing number of butterfly meets held annually
Wild Vault
What Butterflies Taught Me about Life on a Hot, Difficult Day
Hungry caterpillars can seem like a menace in a well-tended garden, but they and their winged avatars have much to teach us about the natural world and life itself
Wild Vault
Moth Inventory: Expanding Our Faunal Database
Seventeen newly discovered species add to the hundreds of species of moths recorded in Arunachal Pradesh’s Talle Wildlife Sanctuary, one of the most biodiverse regions of India
News
Defence Mode of the Indian Moon Moth
Cartoons and illustrations on wildlife, environment and conservation
Green Humour
Got baggage? The Bagworm has Some Advice for You
By Rohan Chakravarty
Green Humour
The Winged Army’s Mud Puddling Mission
Cartoons and illustrations on wildlife, environment and conservation
Green Humour
The Butterfly Effect: Peter Smetacek and his Hill Cocoon
Peter Smetacek could identify butterflies before he could read. Today, the expert has turned his home into a butterfly museum and research centre for those who wish to soak in their wonder
Hero
Blue Tiger Migration: Butterflies on the Move
Cartoons and illustrations on wildlife, environment, and conservation
Green Humour
Butterfly Highway: Delhi’s New Flyby Zones
A team of ecologists and citizens plan to build a series of butterfly parks across Delhi
Urban Jungle
On a Wing: Titli Utsavs in Uttarakhand
Butterfly and moth festivals in Uttarakhand open up new vistas for nature lovers and encourage the appreciation and conservation of lesser-known species
Wild Vault
Masters of Disguise: Blue Oakleaf Butterfly
A dried leaf fluttering on a tree trunk in the tropical rainforests of the Western Ghats could well be the masquerade of a brilliant blue butterfly
Wild Vault
Wings of Chance: The Accidental Discovery of the Apatani Glory Moth
In remote Pange, near the Talle Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh, an “unintentional” photograph by a local sparked a series of scientific expeditions and led to the discovery of a new moth species, now named after his tribe
Species
There’s a Caterpillar on Your Palm Plant, Daddy
They are many a gardener’s bane, but with a little time, caterpillars can bring great benefits to their habitat
Urban Jungle
Bats and Moths: Evolution and the Relationship of Predator and Prey
Predator bats and the moths they prey on continue to evolve and adapt to suit their survival needs
Wild Vault
Shine a Light: A Saturday Night Moth Party in Delhi
The moths of Delhi’s Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary have their own loyal fan base, and shutter-friendly paparazzi
Urban Jungle
The Tamilian Warrior is Now a State Butterfly
Tamil Nadu becomes the fifth Indian state to declare a state butterfly to boost conservation practices
News
Fly on Little Wings: A Guide to India’s Butterfly Parks
Butterfly gardens and parks are not exotic locations in unique surroundings, you can create one in your home
Wild Vault
The Rare Hawkmoths of Ladakh
Rediscovering the sea buckthorn hawkmoth in Ladakh after a hundred years, plus a glimpse of other nocturnal hawkmoths of the region
Species
Wings of Wonder: Butterflies of Hollongapar
A rainy night, followed by a sunny morning is sure to bring out a huge number of the 2OO species of butterflies and moths that thrive in Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary
Species
Here’s why Birds Avoid the Red-spot Jezebel Butterfly
It’s not predators this gorgeous butterfly needs to worry about, but invasive species of plants that are taking over our jungles
Species
Catch a Spot of Iridescence When a Gaudy Baron Flits By
Amidst the whoops and calls of apes, the beatific gaudy baron butterfly is the perfect distraction
Species
Breaking out the Army Fatigues
Cartoons and illustrations on wildlife, environment, and conservation
Green Humour