Mumbai's chaotic environment with its acute space crunch, has still managed to accommodate 150 species of butterflies. This represents an astonishing 10% of India's butterfly diversity. In comparison to some other cities, Mumbai fairs better in its butterfly diversity. Bengaluru has about 140 species, Pune has about 120 species, Delhi has over 90 species, while Kolkata has around 80 species. It's time we acknowledge the bliss and solace these flying jewels bring to our hurried lives.
BNHS Conservation Education Centre (CEC) has organized a event to vote and elect "Mumbai's Butterfly" in order to promote butterfly watching and conservation. One can vote on the BNHS CEC Face Book page https://www.facebook.com/cec.bnhsor register for the upcoming "Breakfast with Butterflies" workshop that will take place on October 27. The idea is to choose the most charismatic yet commonest butterfly of Mumbai. Any one of the shortlisted five species can be voted for. One can choose a butterfly for its beauty or for being the most common butterfly seen in Mumbai. The five contenders to choose from are: Plain Tiger, Common Crow, Common Mormon, Common Emigrant and Tailed Jay.
Mumbai's butterflies and BNHS: Mumbai's largest butterfly is the handsome Blue Mormon measuring up to 15 cm. It is a migrant from the neighbouring hilly region and visits Mumbai during monsoon. The smallest one is the Grass Jewel, which is the smallest in the country. It measures just 2.2 cm. Other prominent butterfly species in the city include Commander Butterfly that prefers Kadamb trees for laying eggs, Common Jay that prefers Mast Tree (Asupalav) for laying eggs and Red Spot Butterfly. Presence of butterflies in a locality indicates a relatively decent environment.
BNHS has been a pioneer in promoting butterfly watching in India. The comprehensive butterfly field guide "The Book of Indian Butterflies" by Mr Isaac Kehimkar has been one of the foremost and the favourite companions of butterfly lovers. Since 2004, BNHS CEC has been conducting the unique "Breakfast with Butterflies" event. The "Mumbai's Butterfly" concept has been organized to celebrate the 10 years of Breakfast with Butterflies. To register for the workshop one can contact BNHS CEC during working hours on 9594929107 or 9594953425.
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