YOUR DAILY PULSE OF ERNAKULAM AND BEYOND- SUPPORTED BY UPGRADERZ
The Common Clubtail (Ictinogomphus rapax), also known as the Asian tiger or rapacious flangetail, is a striking dragonfly species belonging to the Gomphidae family. This diverse family includes around 900…
The Common Indian Cicada (Purana tigrina), a familiar insect across many parts of India, is drawing attention for its unique behavior and ecological role. Belonging to the order Hemiptera, cicadas…
The Grey Francolin (Ortygornis pondicerianus), once widely known as the grey partridge, continues to draw attention for its rich historical and cultural significance across the Indian subcontinent. The subspecies found…
The Common Silverline (Spindasis vulcanus), a small yet remarkable butterfly from the Lycaenid family, is drawing attention for its unique survival strategies and lifecycle. Found across parts of South Asia,…
The bluebottle butterfly (Graphium teredon), also known as the Narrow-banded or Southern Bluebottle, has drawn attention for its fascinating behavior and unexpected tolerance of human presence. First described in 1865…
The monkey puzzle (Rathinda amor) is the only species in the butterfly genus Rathinda. It was first recorded in 1775 by the Danish zoologist Johan Christian Fabricius (1745 – 1808).…
The Common Awl Robberfly (Neoitamus cyanurus), a member of the Asilidae family, is gaining attention for its important role in maintaining ecological balance. Belonging to a group of over 7,000…
The Blue-bearded Bee-eater (Nyctyornis athertoni) is capturing attention for its intelligent and calculated hunting behavior. This striking bird, known for its vivid green plumage and distinctive blue “beard,” has developed…
A tiny moth species, barely an inch long, is drawing scientific attention for its remarkable reproductive behavior. The cucumber moth (Diaphania indica), a member of the Spilomelinae subfamily within the…
The scaly-breasted munia (Lonchura punctulata), also known as the spotted munia or spice finch, has drawn attention for its distinctive beak structure, which plays a vital role in its survival.…