Nymphalidae

Malabar Gladeye Bushbrown (Mycalesis junonia)

Malabar Gladeye Bushbrown – Mycalesis junonia

Malabar Gladeye Bushbrown, whose scientific name is Mycalesis junonia is a member of the Nymphalidae family of butterflies. This butterfly is quite common in Kerala, especially the forests of Sahyadri region. And it is considered as a common butterfly in its…

Blue Tiger Butterfly - Tirumala limniace

Blue Tiger – Tirumala limniace

Blue Tiger Butterfly or Tirumala limniace is a large and beautiful species from the milkweed subfamily of Nymphalids. These are found along with other ‘tiger’ butterflies; sometimes on the same roost. Photos and details I have collected about Tirumala limniace are…