Striped Tiger Butterfly - Danaus genutia - is a milkweed butterfly from Nymphalidae. Veins marked with black linings. Photos from Kerala.

Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary in Idukki is really a paradise for bird and butterfly watchers. The place is about 45 kilometers from Munnar

Zebra Blue (Leptotes plinius) is a small Lycaenid butterfly. Common species with unique markings on underside. Photos from Chinnar and Thattekad in Kerala.

Forget-me-not - Catochrysops strabo - is a butterfly from Lycaenidae or Blues family. Photo taken from Chinnar. Under side off-white colored.

Marayoor Muniyara or Dolmens are historic structures from the Stone Age. More about Anakkottappara Park. The place is near Munnar. 

Red Pierrot (Talicada nyseus) is a small and beautiful butterfly belonging to the family Lycaenidae. Its red color on the hind wing helps to easily identify

Asian Fairy Bluebird is (Irena puella) a small to medium sized bird with an attractive blue color. It is a forest dwelling bird. Photo from Chinnar

Indian Grizzled Skipper or simply Indian Skipper, is a butterfly from the Hesperiidae family, commonly found in India. Exif: f/5.6, ISO 400, 1/250sec, 85mm, Nikon D7100, Nikkor 16-85mm f3.5-5.6G VR, Date: August 2, 2014 This photo was taken from an open area covered with grass plants, in Cheruvally, Kerala. The butterfly was perched on this small branch with flower buds. It was raining during those days, so everything was moist. Thereby giving the photo a lively and fresh feel. The time was around five o’çlock in the evening which helped to get a soft lighting also. The size of the…

Bekal Fort is a major tourist destination in Kasargod district of Kerala. The place is only a few meters from the main highway NH 66

Tiny Grass Blue, scientific name Zizula hylax, is known to be the second smallest butterfly seen in India. Family - Lycaenidae