There are about 6,000 different species of Lycaenidae butterflies found all over the world. This makes them the most diverse family of butterflies. There are more than 440 distinct species of butterflies that belong to this family that may be found in India. The majority of these species have blue colouring on their upper bodies, which is why they are referred to as “Blues.” While staying at a resort in Uttarakhand you can go on an adventure to see the variety of butterflies that inhabit Jim’s Jungle.
Forget-Me-Not
A member of the family Lycaenidae, the Rounded Pierrot butterfly is a very little butterfly. Within the boundaries of the Corbett Tiger Reserve, sightings of this species are rather infrequent. This tiny butterfly has a wing span of only 23-28 mm and can only be found in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. It is indigenous to these countries. Its flying is characterised by a gentle fluttering motion as it passes through low grasses and plants. Although it is most commonly found in lowland areas, it has been observed living as high as 2130 metres in the Himalayas and is active throughout the entire year.
Another kind of butterfly that belongs to the family Lycaenidae is called a forget-me-not butterfly. It is a rather little butterfly, measuring between 23 and 35 millimetres across its wings. Although it is a rare species in the Corbett Tiger Reserve, it may be found throughout the Indian subcontinent in countries such as India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. It can also be found in south-east Asia and all the way up to Australia. The open, arid scrub and deciduous woodlands are two of this butterfly’s favourite habitats. It flies very quickly. A Pierrot with a Round Moustache
There are numerous types of butterflies that may be observed these days at Jim’s Jungle Retreat, which is situated on the southern boundary of the Corbett Tiger Reserve. The best periods to look for butterflies in the foothills of the Himalayas are during the summer and monsoon seasons. Recent photographs taken at Jim’s Jungle Retreat in Corbett Tiger Reserve by members of our naturalist team, Balam Singh and Jeewan Routela, feature some of the rare butterflies that are found in the Corbett Tiger Reserve.