Butterfly's in Sri lanka (Part 2)

The Common Birdwing
Endemic Butterflies in Sri Lanka

Scientific Name : Troides helena




Uncommon. Found throughout the island; rare in north and high hills. Takes part in migrations. Frequents jungles and the open country. Occasionally a pair seen flying in tandem, rising and falling in unison. Usually flies high, and frequently visits flowers. Sexes differ slightly, the female being generally larger with more markings on the hindwing.




The Common Bushbrown
Butterflies in Sri Lanka
Family :
Scientific Name : Mycalesis mineus



Very Common. Found in the hills, scarce in the north, prefering wet zone jungles. Flight weak, settling frequently. Sexes similar



The Clipper
Endemic Butterflies in Sri Lanka
Family :
Scientific Name : Parthenos sylvia




Uncommon. Found in the west zone jungles of the lowlands and higher hills. Flight strong, with much gliding, and usually keeping high in the trees. Sexes similar.



The Common Mormon
Butterflies in Sri Lanka
Family :
Scientific Name : Papilio polytes



Very Common. Found throughout the island in open woodlands and gardens; rare in the high hills. Takes part in migrations. Flight fast and close to the ground; male settles on damp earth. When mimicking, the female copies the leisurely flight of the host. The female has 3 main forms : one mimics the male, another mimics the Common Rose and the third which is considered the typical form, resembles the Crimson Rose.



The Redspot Duke
Butterflies in Sri Lanka
Family :
Scientific Name : Euthalia evelina


Uncommon. Found in the dry zone lowlands to foothills, most frequently from January to March. Inhabits jungles, often visits damp earth. Flight fast and strong, settling frequently. Sexes similar, but female larger and paler.