Title : THE STATE BUTTERFLY OF KERALA (Prelims Specific Topic)

Date : Dec 02, 2021

Description :

• The 'Budha Mayoori' or Papilio buddha had been named as the state butterfly of Kerala in 2018.
• These butterfly species are among the most beautiful in the world.
• 'Buddha Peacock' is another name for them.
• The Budha Mayoori is also listed in Schedule 2 of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972.
• Maharashtra is the first state to have a butterfly as its state butterfly.
• The Maharashtra state butterfly is the Blue Mormon.
• It is the country's second-largest butterfly species.
• The state butterfly of Karnataka is the country's largest butterfly which is known as the Southern Bird Wing.

 

• Source à The Hindu à 02/12/21 à Page Number 5

 

Tags : the Southern Bird Wing, Blue Mormon, Schedule 2 of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972