Striped Tiger Butterfly – Danaus genutia
Striped Tiger or Danaus genutia is a beautiful butterfly from the Nymphalidae family with striking black linings on its colorful wings. This milkweed butterfly is …
Archives: Wildlife Archive
This section is a collection of wildlife species I photograph, ranging from insects to mammals, organized accordingly. Each article contains the photos of the corresponding species from different places, stories behind the photos, and related information.
Zebra Blue Butterfly – Leptotes plinius
Zebra Blue or Leptotes plinius is a small butterfly from the Lycaenidae family. It is easily identifiable by its unique markings on the underside. Here …
Catochrysops strabo – Forget-me-not Butterfly
Forget-me-not or Catochrysops strabo is a common species of butterfly from the Lycaenidae family, also known as Blues family. The name of the butterfly itself …
Red Pierrot Butterfly – Talicada nyseus
Red Pierrot is a small and beautiful butterfly belonging to the family Lycaenidae, also known as Blues. Here is a picture of the butterfly I’ve …
Asian Fairy Bluebird – Irena puella
Asian Fairy Bluebird is a small to medium sized bird with an attractive blue color. The name itself has a uniqueness and charm. It is …
Indian Grizzled Skipper Butterfly – Spialia galba
Indian Grizzled Skipper or simply Indian Skipper, is a butterfly from the Hesperiidae family, commonly found in India.
Tiny Grass Blue – Second smallest Butterfly in India
Tiny Grass Blue, scientific name Zizula hylax, is known to be the second smallest butterfly seen in India. Here I am sharing with you the …
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Lesser Grass Blue – Zizina otis
Lesser Grass Blue is a small butterfly from Lycaenidae family, commonly found in the south Asian countries.
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.
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 …
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 …