Kallima inachus (Orange oakleaf butterfly)
Kallima inachus – Orange oakleaf butterfly (click to enlarge)
| Common Name | Orange Oakleaf |
| Scientific name | Kallima inachus |
| Family | Nymphalidae |
| Description | It is one of the most fascinating butterflies seen in Great Himalayan National Park. It looks like a dry leaf and is easily camouflaged on the ground or on the tree trunk. It has a brilliant orange upper side. It is fond of overripe fruit, a rather wary butterfly that is difficult to approach. It is mostly seen in the Great Himalayan National Park. The caterpillar in the final instar is chocolate brown in colour with many spikes on it. It is a strong flier and flies among the undergrowth and along forest streams. It prefers dense hills with good rainfall and found in the hills up to 1,800m. |