Common Rose

A large butterfly which measures around 80-110m from tip to tip. it is a black butterfly with a crimson body . You will find large white patches on the underside of its wings. There are also a pattern of red dots on the margins of the hind wings. Both male and female look alike.

The Common Rose has a very gracefull flight. It uses its huge wing just to glide through the air and to steer and balance. It usually flies only 2-3m above the ground while searching for flowering plants.








The Rose is very common in all of India. It is mostly spotted in open areas especially fields. It is also often spotted in the garden and even in the most crowded cities. Early in the morning it is easy to photograph while it basks mostly near tree-tops.

Common Pierrot

A small white butterfly usually having black spots on its underside as well its upperside. Mostly it is seen with its wings closed, the pied colouration is an instant revealer.. The central portion of the wings lack the black markings, which distiguishes it from other Pierrots. As in "Blues", the hind wing has metallic green spots and a short thread like tail. It is a common butterfly seen in Goa and is seen flying very close to the ground in open areas..