This female Butterly, Southern Birdwing also known as Sahyadri Birdwing was seen for a short while this morning flying between flowers in our garden. Its colourfulness and size surpassed the features of a usual butterfly. It is among the largest butterflies found in this region.
In my search I found out that this is officially designated as the state butterfly of Karnataka. Its habitat is normally in the Western ghats and peninsular region of South india.
It is a protected butterfly as it is popular with butterfly collectors due its colourfulness and size.
It was drizzling in our garden. That did not hamper the movements of other butterflies in our garden.
I had a sense of awe and wonder seeing the colourfulness and designs on the wings of the butterflies!
We ought to be doing everything possible for our environment to stay healthy and hospitable for every living being to flourish!
M.C.Mathew(text and photo)
