Flying in Pretty Colours! With 109 species, Tamil Nadu's Trichi is paradise for butterfly lovers
The peaceful and tranquil Pachamalai hills in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruchirappali district provide a safe haven to as many as 109 known and rare species of butterflies, according to a study conducted by The Nature and Butterfly Society
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A blue morpho butterfly. The Trichy Forest Division conducted a study on butterflies in the area of Pachamalai Hills in Tamil Nadu. News18
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A marbled butterfly. The study found around 109 species of butterflies in the area. News18
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A Cigaritis butterfly. The places where The Nature and Butterfly Society conducted the study included the eco-tourism park area at op Sengattupatti, Mangalam falls area, Shenbagam nature trail among other places falling under Tiruchi district, according to a report by The Hindu. News18
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A Coaliades butterfly. Some uncommon or rare species of butterflies were also found in large populations on Pachamalai hills. News18
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An Abisara Echerius butterfly. The hilly regions were filled with common species like Common Banded Peacock, Blue Mormon, Striped Tiger, Common Castor, Common Sailer, Slate Flash and Indian Skipper. News18
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