September: India's Butterfly Month - Discover the National and State Butterflies
September is a month of change in India, marking the transition from the monsoon season to autumn. It is also known as butterfly month, as this is when the country's butterfly population is at its peak. India is home to a wide variety of butterfly species, with over 1,500 recorded so far. One butterfly that holds a special place in India is the Common Jezebel, which was declared the country's national butterfly in 2018. This species is found throughout India and is known for its distinctive orange and black wings. In addition to the national butterfly, several states in India also have their own designated state butterfly, including the Tamil Yeoman in Tamil Nadu and the Krishna Peacock in Maharashtra....