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(Euploea core). The Common Crow is a poisonous butterfly commonly found in South Asia. The caterpillars of these butterflies feed on the poisonous leaves of Calotropis because of which it becomes poisonous when it emerges out of the pupa. Small birds often die if they feed on this butterfly.

(Danaus genutia). The Common Tiger is one of the commonly seen butterflies in the national park. It is also called Striped Tiger in India. They are unpleasant to taste and smell and hence predators often avoid killing them.

(Tirumala limniace). The Blue Tiger is another butterfly belonging to the brush-footed butterfly family. They show unreserved migratory behavior during monsoons. Predominantly black & blue in color, they are very photogenic in appearance.

(Junonia atlites). This butterfly is commonly found close to water bodies. The butterfly can be easily identified due to its subtle, subdued grey color with uniformly marked rings on its wings (almost resembling the ones on the peacock feather).

(Delias eucharis). The Common Jezebel is a medium sized colourful butterfly. They are seen in gardens wandering and visiting flowers for nectar or mud-puddling.

(Mycalesis mineus). The Bushbrown is a species of satyrine butterfly found commonly in Asia.

(Catopsilia pomona). Also known as the Lemon Emigrant is a medium sized period butterfly. It gets its name from its habit of migration. These butterflies can be seen easily in human inhabited gardens. They are swift and perch on the flowers to feed, only for few seconds.

(Talicada nyseus). The Red Pierrot is a pretty, small sized butterfly with bright & attractive colours. Though not a very common butterfly, it still can be seen often in SGNP. Photographing this butterfly is comparatively easier as it is a weak flier, and flutters about close to the ground.

(Graphium agamemnon). The Tailed Jay is an attractive butterfly native to India. It is also known as Green-spotted Triangle, Tailed Green Jay, or the Green Triangle. It is predominantly green and black in colour. They are strong and restless fliers.

(Hebomoia glaucippe). A handsome looking and one of the biggest butterflies are from the Pieridae family. These butterflies can be found around the flowering plants feeding on the nectar from the flowers.

(Junonia almana). The Peacock Pansy is a common species found in a wide variety of habitats including forest clearings, Acacia thorn scrub, palm-fringed beaches, savannah, dry woodlands and botanical gardens.

(Euthalia lubentina). The Gaudy Baron is another nymphalid butterfly found often seen in SGNP. The butterfly true to its name has these gaudy colours.