Yamfly is a beautiful species of butterfly occurring in India, Sri Lanka, Indo-China and South-East Asia. It has strong relationships with plants including Asiatic Yam and Henna that are its host plants. It lays its eggs on these plants and its larvae feed on their leaves. In turn, the butterfly helps with the pollination of these plants during its adult stage.
Yamfly is an uncommon butterfly of Corbett Tiger Reserve. This beautiful specimen was recorded at Jim’s Jungle Retreat, located on the southern boundary of Corbett Tiger Reserve, by our naturalists. Corbett Tiger Reserve is a rich habitat for butterflies with close to 150 species being present in the area. Interestingly, Jim’s Jungle Retreat, an area of 15 acres of pure wilderness, has more than 80 species of butterflies recorded at the property.
September and October are amongst the best times of the year to look for Butterflies in the foothills of Himalayas and Dhela and Jhirna Tourism Zones of Corbett Tiger Reserve, located close to Jim’s Jungle Retreat, offer amazing opportunities for Butterfly-watching.