Photographs

Great eggfly [Hypolimnas bolina]

Flora & Fauna

The Great eggfly derives its unique name from the fact that it lays its eggs under leaves after inspecting the place for predators. They are even known to guard their brood, an uncommon act for butterflies and moths. According to the Natural History Museum website (nhm.ac.uk), “The great eggfly (Hypolimnas bolina) will also gladly sip sweat from human foreheads.” The website also makes note of the butterfly’s bold personality. Interestingly, “Male butterflies will also land on human heads and shoulders, using the vantage point as a lookout position to find potential mates.”

Collection:

Nature Collection

Album Name:

Mymoon Moghul collection - Butterflies

Photograph ID:

001/0383/0016

Album ID:

0383

Photographer:

Mymoon Moghul was born and brought up in the IIT Madras campus. She did her schooling at Kendriya Vidyalaya, IIT Madras. Mymoon Moghul graduated from Quaid-e-Millat Govt. College for Women, Chennai with a degree in zoology. Following this, she completed her post-graduation in Library and Information Science and Psychology. In 2001, Mymoon attained a doctorate in the field of scientometrics. She has been working as a library professional since 1986. Since 1993, she has been working at the CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre, Chennai. She is a passionate wildlife photographer.

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