Tailed Palmfly – Elymnias caudata
Tailed Palmfly is a butterfly from the Nymphalidae family (Brush-footed butterflies) commonly found in the southern parts of India, including Sahyadris.
Pygmy Scrub Hopper – Aeromachus pygmaeus
Pygmy Scrub Hopper is a very small skipper butterfly found in India. It is probably the smallest skipper found in Kerala.
Pampadum Shola National Park – A Cool and Misty place in Sahyadri
Ever wished to be in the ambiance of a misty green forest? Then Pampadum Shola is such a place to experience it.
Common Quaker Butterfly – Neopithecops zalmora
Common Quaker Butterfly also known as The Quaker has off-white colored under side and brown colored upper side. The butterfly is small and belongs to the Lycaenidae…
Nalumanikattu near Thiruvanchoor – Kottayam
Nalumanikattu is a road side tourist attraction and recreational park in Kottayam district of Kerala. It is a good example of how a place can be used effectively…
Indian Pitta – Pitta brachyura
Indian Pitta is a colorful bird from the Pittidae family, found in many parts of India. Probably it is the only common Pitta bird seen in Kerala.…
Muzhappilangad Beach – Kannur
Muzhappilangad Beach is in Kannur District of Kerala, and it is the only drive-in beach in Kerala. Kerala has many other famous beaches like Alappuzha, Kovalam and…
Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher – Cyornis tickelliae
Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher is a small bird which is less than 15 cm in length. Here I’m sharing the pictures of the same. Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher (male)…
Tamil Grass Dart – Taractrocera ceramas
Tamil Grass Dart is a skipper butterfly found in Western Ghats. It can be confused with other similar butterflies. The above photo was taken from Cheruvally, Kottayam, Kerala, in…
Grass Demon – Udaspes folus
Grass Demon is a white and brown colored butterfly from the Skipper family of butterflies. Given below are the photo(s) of the butterfly, along with details.
Psyche Butterfly – Leptosia nina
Psyche Butterfly is a white colored butterfly from the Pieridae family. It is a common one in Kerala; can be seen even in the households.
Common Pierrot Butterfly – Castalius rosimon
Common Pierrot is one among the Pierrot butterflies found in Kerala. The below photo was taken from Thattekad Bird Sanctuary in Ernakulam District. The place is rich…