Sahyadri Red Admiral
Vanessa indica pholoe (Fruhstorfer, 1912) — Sahyadri Red Admiral Malayalam Name : ചോലരാജൻ Order : Lepidoptera Super Family : Papilionoidae (Butterflies) Family : Nympalidae Sub Family : Nymphalinae DISTRIBUTION India. Hilly areas STATUS Not assessed HABITAT HABIT: These are fast flying butterflies. Mainly found in open areas near the river in the mountainous jungle, they sit on the ground basking in the sun. Both male and female Indian red admiral can be seen around the hill nettle plant species. The male Indian red admiral encircles the female while the female goes around to lay eggs on leaves that are suitable. The male butterflies are territorial and they choose the places best suitable for mating. After selecting they fly ...