Blue Pansy Butterfly (Junonia orithya)
The Blue Pansy (Junonia orithya) is a medium-sized butterfly belonging to the brush-footed butterfly family, Nymphalidae. It is recognised by the brilliant…
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Dark-branded Bushbrown (Mycalesis mineus)
The Dark-branded Bushbrown (Mycalesis mineus), also called the Dark-brand Bushbrown, is a brown butterfly belonging to the family Nymphalidae and the subfamily…
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Plain Tiger Butterfly (Danaus chrysippus) in the Maldives
Introduction The Plain Tiger butterfly (Danaus chrysippus) is one of the most common and easily recognizable butterflies in the Maldives. Its local…
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Papilio polytes (Common Mormon)
A complete life cycle observation of Papilio polytes The Common Mormon, Papilio polytes, is one of the swallowtail butterflies that can be…
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Wandering Midget – Agriocnemis pygmaea
The Agriocnemis pygmaea, also known as the wandering midget or pygmy wisp, is a fascinating species of damselfly belonging to the family…
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Ischnura senegalensis – Common Bluetail Damselfly
Ischnura senegalensis, also known as the common bluetail, marsh bluetail, ubiquitous bluetail, African bluetail, or Senegal golden dartlet, is a widespread damselfly…
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Dragonflies in the Maldives
In the Maldives, every year around November and December, something amazing happens – millions of dragonflies arrive here. It’s like a magical…
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Tramea basilaris (Keyhole Glider)
Tramea basilaris, commonly known as the Keyhole Glider, is a species of dragonfly in the family Libellulidae. It is widely distributed across…
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Willughby’s Leafcutter Bee
Willughby’s Leafcutter Bee (Megachile willughbiella) stands as a vital guardian of biodiversity within the Maldives. Found along the sandy shores, particularly amidst…
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Heliotrope Moth – Utetheisa pulchelloides
In the Maldives, every moth is simply known as “balhindhu” in the local language. These tiny creatures were a common sight during…
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