05. Ceylon Palmfly

Common Name:   Ceylon Palmfly 

Scientific Name:   Elymnias singala

Animal Family:   Nymphalidae

Size:   Adults typically have a wingspan of about 4 - 5 centimeters.

Population:   Population data may vary, but this species is not considered threatened.

Found where:   Endemic to Sri Lanka, primarily found in forested areas.

Habitat:   Ceylon Palmfly butterflies inhabit various forested habitats, including tropical rainforests and montane forests.

Food:   The larvae of Ceylon Palmfly feed on various species of palm plants, while adults primarily feed on nectar from flowers.

04. Ceylon Rose

Common Name:   Ceylon Rose

Scientific Name:   Pachliopta jophon

Animal Family:   Papilionidae

Size:   The wingspan ranges from 90 to 100 millimeters.

Population:   Information on population size might vary depending on recent studies, but it's considered stable overall.

Found where:   It is found in Sir Lanka 

Habitat:   It inhabits forests and gardens, especially areas with lush vegetation.

Food:   The larvae of Ceylon Rose butterflies feed on various species of Aristolochia plants

 

03. Blue Oak leaf

 

Common Name:   Blue Oak Leaf

Scientific Name:   Kallima philarchus

Animal Family:   Nymphalidae

Size:   Wingspan ranges from 60 to 90 mm

Population:   Population status may vary, but it is generally stable.

Found where:   Native to Southeast Asia including countries like India, Myanmar, and Thailand.

Habitat:   Found in forested areas, particularly in regions with deciduous trees. They often inhabit areas with abundant foliage and sunlight.

Food:   The caterpillars primarily feed on the leaves of their host plants, which typically include tree like oaks and other deciuous trees.

03. Thal Kossa

 

Common Name:   Ceylon combtail

Scientific Name:   Belontia signata 

Animal Family:   Osphronemidae

Population:   Vulnerable 

Description:   A species of gorami Grows up to 10-18cm. They have rudimentary organ  like lungs and breaths in poorly oxygenated water or even out of water.very colorific. Dorsal part is red. Male are very colorful and females are brownish color. Juveniles are difficult to divide as male or female. Male make bubble net . Female lay eggs on bubble net. Male protect eggs until juveniles come out.

Habitat:   Shaded margin of slow flowing, shallow clear streams with pebbles or sand substrates

Food:   small fish , insects