Peechi-Vazhany Wildlife sanctuary                                           

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Context: A butterfly survey at the Peechi-Vazhani wildlife division has recorded a remarkable increase in the species’ numbers.

Common species found are:

• Southern Birdwing, the largest butterfly in India, and Grass Jewel, the smallest one.
• Buddha Peacock, the State butterfly of Kerala.

About Peechi-Vazhani wildlife sanctuary:

• It is a wildlife sanctuary headquartered in Kerala, India.
• The sanctuary was established in 1958 consisting of Palappilli- Nelliyampathi forests including the area of Chimmony Wildlife sanctuary and is the second oldest sanctuary in Kerala.
• The sanctuary has a good population of Bengal tiger, gaur, elephants, dhole, and flying squirrels.
• Around 25 species of spiders, 50 species of moths, 15 species of ants, four species of cicadas, six species of mantids, six species of amphibians, and 10 species of reptiles.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/survey-records-a-rise-in-butterfly-species/article37791200.ece