Lepidigi
Butterflies of Europe and the Tropics
INDIA AND NEPAL - non-butterflying trips to India in 2007 & 2009, Nepal in 2008, followed by a wildlife visit to Nepal on a 'Mike Williams' trip in 2010
INDIA 2007 and 2009, photos grabbed on non-butterflying trips
NEPAL in 2008 on a tourist visit, and a trip organised by Mike Williams to Kathmandu, Chitwan, and the lower Annapurna Trail in 2010
![Pachliopta hector](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_afc7825ac30a49cdaeccb7173acd6d05.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_744,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_afc7825ac30a49cdaeccb7173acd6d05.jpg)
Crimson Rose, Mararikulam, Kerala, India, 27 February 2007
![Pachliopta hector](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_26c56bce449f45dd83e0462447454412.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_947,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_26c56bce449f45dd83e0462447454412.jpg)
Crimson Roses, Mararikulam, Kerala, India, 27 February 2007
![Pachlioptahia aristolochiae](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_a2e295c15cc0445eacbe8180b47581ce.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_869,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_a2e295c15cc0445eacbe8180b47581ce.jpg)
Common Rose, Coconut Lagoon, Kumarakom, Kerala, India, 23 February 2007
![Papilio polytes](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_20e749ffe7ef4e28ae5bbcfc11331c71.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_859,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_20e749ffe7ef4e28ae5bbcfc11331c71.jpg)
Common Mormon, Coconut Lagoon, Kumarakom, Kerala, India, 24 February 2007
![Graphium agamemnon](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_10e94ef7a6544feda62dba79f6a149aa.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_981,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_10e94ef7a6544feda62dba79f6a149aa.jpg)
Tailed Jay, Coconut Lagoon, Kumarakom, Kerala, India, 23 February 2007
![Danaus chrysippus](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_7a70f357a3824160848de54168f81c5a.jpg/v1/fill/w_900,h_690,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_7a70f357a3824160848de54168f81c5a.jpg)
Plain Tiger, Bharatpur Wetland Reserve, Rajastan, India, 13 November 2009
![Tirumala limniace](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_629761e9ac29465794df82cfbc832b21.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_656,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_629761e9ac29465794df82cfbc832b21.jpg)
Blue Tiger, Coconut Lagoon, Kumarakom, Kerala, India, 22 February 2007
![Tirumala limniace](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_5e6c24da9f42485097edec8031d746e4.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_656,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_5e6c24da9f42485097edec8031d746e4.jpg)
Blue Tiger, Coconut Lagoon, Kumarakom, Kerala, India, 22 February 2007
![Gonepteryx rhamni](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_d4e8ce94e1f74b7f8f44510b9a94d680.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_882,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_d4e8ce94e1f74b7f8f44510b9a94d680.jpg)
Brimstone, Shivapuri National Park, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, 6 October 2010
![Appias lyncida](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_1330ff4356bd492ea90e5e1ac4ed214f.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_793,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_1330ff4356bd492ea90e5e1ac4ed214f.jpg)
Chocolate Albatross, Chitwan National Park, Nepal, 11 October 2010
![Cepora nerissa](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_8b110d8360c24f9aac59a0d93e2dc7e5.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_859,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_8b110d8360c24f9aac59a0d93e2dc7e5.jpg)
Common Gull, Bharatpur, Rajastan, India, 13 November 2009
![Ixias marianne](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_03ee26cddb1141e0ae6bded9bc65a20d.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_915,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_03ee26cddb1141e0ae6bded9bc65a20d.jpg)
White Orange-tip, female, Bharatpur, Rajastan, India, 13 November 2009
![Ixias marianne](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_62ec4dbf144a492ebd5136655427faa3.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_844,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_62ec4dbf144a492ebd5136655427faa3.jpg)
White Orange-tip, male, Bharatpur, Rajastan, India, 13 November 2009
![Ixias pyrene](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_1fb3ff76639b41ccabb84f943ab1747f.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_738,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_1fb3ff76639b41ccabb84f943ab1747f.jpg)
Yellow Orange-tip, Bharatpur, Rajastan, 13 November 2009
![Ixias pyrene](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_353519110fec46c3bddc0ccc97f6cb6c.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_838,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_353519110fec46c3bddc0ccc97f6cb6c.jpg)
Yellow Orange-tip, female, dry season form, Bharatpur, Rajastan, India, 13 November 2009
![Colotis amata](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_69e009fd54cf45048fd555f43efaafe8.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_837,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_69e009fd54cf45048fd555f43efaafe8.jpg)
Small Salmon Arab, Bharatpur, Rajastan, India, 13 November 2009
![Eurema laeta](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_593596f654654adab2790df9a77f58fc.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_788,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_593596f654654adab2790df9a77f58fc.jpg)
Spotless Grass Yellow, dry season form, Bharatpur, Rajastan, India, 13 November 2009
![Eurema hecabe](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_aeec2af700ef4474afb5b0b45e0f29d9.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_816,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_aeec2af700ef4474afb5b0b45e0f29d9.jpg)
Common Grass Yellow, Shivapuri National Park, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, 6 October 2010
![Eurema hecabe](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_498a6814a07e490c9d12e9ef36c884cb.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_999,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_498a6814a07e490c9d12e9ef36c884cb.jpg)
Common Grass Yellow, Coconut Lagoon, Kumarakom, Kerala, India, 23 February 2007
![Precis almana](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_db60371b76984b22a28811e2139a28f0.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_790,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_db60371b76984b22a28811e2139a28f0.jpg)
Peacock Pansy, dry season form, Bharatpur, Rajastan, India, 13 November 2009
![Precis iphita](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_197bbaabfade4a68867db938940f7a5b.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_983,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_197bbaabfade4a68867db938940f7a5b.jpg)
Chocolate Pansy, Corbett Hideaway, Uttarakhand, India, 18 November 2009
![Precis iphita](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_6ede4d52e51548869cbaf78ec156052a.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_847,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_6ede4d52e51548869cbaf78ec156052a.jpg)
Chocolate Pansy, Corbett Hideaway, Uttarakhand, India, 18 November 2009
![Precis orithya](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_58ef0ef2189740eba9be5799b7372a12.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_878,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_58ef0ef2189740eba9be5799b7372a12.jpg)
Blue Pansy, Corbett Hideaway, Uttarakhand, India, 17 November 2009
![Tanaecia lepidea](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_56f5a917c7c745e4a57d3eaca8d24836.jpg/v1/fill/w_611,h_665,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_56f5a917c7c745e4a57d3eaca8d24836.jpg)
Grey Count, Pathiraminal, Kerala, India, 25 February 2007 (photo Jean Bygate)
![Tanaecia lepidea](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_af2ca04d2d774460b2ce385a51312d26.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_738,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_af2ca04d2d774460b2ce385a51312d26.jpg)
Grey Count, Chitwan National Park, Nepal, 12 October 2010
![Junonia atlites](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_d2a8d964e15e499b89732638593fc9a0.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_897,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_d2a8d964e15e499b89732638593fc9a0.jpg)
Grey Pansy, Fishtail Lodge, Pokhara, Nepal, 9 October 2010
![Doleschallia bisaltide](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_33a40ffe065b4672a2f04e9eb0a20c54.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_850,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_33a40ffe065b4672a2f04e9eb0a20c54.jpg)
Autumn Leaf, Birethanti, Annapurna Trail, Nepal, 10 October 2010
![Aglais cashmirensis](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_bf4a1ac0e36a43849b03a681f8a5bee7.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_775,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_bf4a1ac0e36a43849b03a681f8a5bee7.jpg)
Indian Tortoiseshell, Nagarkot, Nepal, 8 April 2008
![Aglais cashmirensis](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_b7db04be559944b2af0dddbb7d1fb8e0.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_868,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_b7db04be559944b2af0dddbb7d1fb8e0.jpg)
Indian Tortoiseshell, Phulchowki National Park, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, 7 October 2010
![Vanessa indica](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_c133b475d93243d2aa1a502c47c28b1f.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_811,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_c133b475d93243d2aa1a502c47c28b1f.jpg)
Indian Red Admiral, Nagarkot, Nepal, 8 April 2008
![Vanessa indica](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_829aa878dfb7431bbec15c89c4e18e02.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1015,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_829aa878dfb7431bbec15c89c4e18e02.jpg)
Indian Red Admiral, Corbett Hideaway, Uttarakhand, India, 18 November 2009
![Argyreus hyperbius](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_7f57a5b85fe54cadae257a2e6ffe5cb3.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_867,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_7f57a5b85fe54cadae257a2e6ffe5cb3.jpg)
Indian Fritillary, Changu Naryan to Nagarkot, Nepal, 8 April 2008
![Phalanta phalantha](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_e1df136a4bee407893ab90c97ddbed62.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1053,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_e1df136a4bee407893ab90c97ddbed62.jpg)
Common Leopard, Corbett Hideaway, Uttarakhand, India, 17 November 2009
![Sephisa chandra](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_4c80c8a0adbc459c8bc2bb5e34e4f601.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_842,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_4c80c8a0adbc459c8bc2bb5e34e4f601.jpg)
Eastern Courtier, Shivapuri National Park, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, 6 October 2010
![Sephisa chandra](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_ce561c54a4874e0e9490b1bc5bdc60dd.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_757,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_ce561c54a4874e0e9490b1bc5bdc60dd.jpg)
Eastern Courtier, Shivapuri National park, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, 6 October 2010
![Hestina nama](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_3835abfee0e148458329607890d01d07.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_822,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_3835abfee0e148458329607890d01d07.jpg)
Circe, Birethanti, Annapurna Trail, Nepal, 10 October 2010
![Hestina nama](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_a09552f4ad9c4d6bad753b17a00e1aee.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_833,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_a09552f4ad9c4d6bad753b17a00e1aee.jpg)
Circe, Birethanti, Annapurna Trail, Nepal, 10 October 2010
![Stibochiona nicea](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_1cb834644c0f4bc3916a5c7e459efca9.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1121,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_1cb834644c0f4bc3916a5c7e459efca9.jpg)
Popinjay, Phulchowki National Park, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, 7 October 2010
![Cyrestis thyodamus](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_d306faa1a49947fbbba4b6d95e42c41e.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_847,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_d306faa1a49947fbbba4b6d95e42c41e.jpg)
Common Map, Birethanti, Annapurna Trail, Nepal, 10 October 2010
![Neptis ananta](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_38b6d8440ad04ac2856b1f710d861226.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_782,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_38b6d8440ad04ac2856b1f710d861226.jpg)
Yellow Sailer, Shivapuri National Park, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, 6 October 2010
![Neptis ananta](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_2e60f87a5bd7449f89b0ef257d62f810.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_804,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_2e60f87a5bd7449f89b0ef257d62f810.jpg)
Yellow Sailer, Shivapuri National Park, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, 6 October 2010
![Neptis narayana](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_ec1b8ead18ed40dc93b0c8545a8623b5.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_716,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_ec1b8ead18ed40dc93b0c8545a8623b5.jpg)
Broadstick Sailer, Phulchowki National Park, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, 7 October 2010
![Neptis sankara](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_df4086aaa9504579a609d5b41097b6ba.jpg/v1/fill/w_706,h_659,al_c,q_85,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_df4086aaa9504579a609d5b41097b6ba.jpg)
Broad-banded Sailer, Birethanti, Annapurna Trail, Nepal, 10 October 2010
![Neptis mahendra](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_819d99a830304d4aa694f4089bff05a4.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_805,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_819d99a830304d4aa694f4089bff05a4.jpg)
Himalayan Sailer, Fishtail Lodge, Pokhara, Nepal, 9 October 2010
![Neptis clinea](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_febfc0d0692745fc801d256ea86a6ce7.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_717,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_febfc0d0692745fc801d256ea86a6ce7.jpg)
Clear Sailer, Chitwan National Park, Nepal, 12 October 2010
![Neptis hylas](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_bb0213fe222b49e7b8c836de56fed0df.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_1030,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_bb0213fe222b49e7b8c836de56fed0df.jpg)
Common Sailer, Chitwan National Park, Nepal, 12 October 2010
![Athyma selenophora](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_ef5e75354d7b4e4c976a242b60a3d444.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_786,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_ef5e75354d7b4e4c976a242b60a3d444.jpg)
Staff Sergeant, Birethanti, Annapurna Trial, Nepal, 10 October 2010
![Parasarpa duda](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_356b7f20776442218307b49b98f00e8a.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_860,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_356b7f20776442218307b49b98f00e8a.jpg)
White Commodore, Shivapuri National Park, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, 6 October 2010
![Parasarpa duda](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_ca1f8a07142d4813acbfee4fd058f316.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_823,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_ca1f8a07142d4813acbfee4fd058f316.jpg)
White Commodore, Shivapuri National Park, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, 6 October 2010
![Cethosia bibles](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a74cf6_d9f96560b51c473d940d7b5511007978.jpg/v1/fill/w_980,h_677,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/a74cf6_d9f96560b51c473d940d7b5511007978.jpg)
Red Lacewing, Fishtail Lodge, Pokhara, Nepal, 9 October 2010