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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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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Orothalassodes falsaria
In a surprising find at Hulhumale Central Park, I stumbled upon a tiny moth pupa. Watching closely, I noticed its color change…
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Peacock Pansy Butterfly
The Peacock Pansy butterfly, with its striking yellow hues and intricate patterns, graces the diverse landscapes of the Maldives. First documented in…
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