“Earth and sky, woods and fields, lakes and rivers, the mountain and the sea, are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some of us more that what we could learn from books.” – John Lubbock A tryst with nature #nature #photography ..read more

All Nature is linked together by invisible bonds and every organic creature, however low, however feeble, however dependent, is necessary to the well-being of some other among the myriad forms of life. — George Perkins Marsh Duckweed is the tiny floating plant often seen covering the surface of ponds. It is packed with nutrients such as protein as well as vitamins which serve as a dietary supplement for ducks especially during the breeding and migration seasons. The relationship between ducks and duckweed is a prime example of symbiosis in nature. Ducks help control the growth of duckweed by ..read more

Green Malachite butterflies are known for their vibrant green and black coloration. They have green wings with black stripes and a wingspan of about 8 to 10 centimetres. These butterflies are native to tropical as well as subtropical regions of the America. They are strong fliers and can manoeuvre through the dense foliage easily. Malachites undergo a complete metamorphic life cycle, consisting of four stages: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis) and adult butterfly. These butterflies are not considered endangered. A tryst with nature #malachite #photography  This post is p ..read more

Meadow Browns are common to Europe, Asia and North Africa during the summer months. Their habitats include meadows and grasslands. These butterflies have wings that are primarily brown with a distinctive eye spot on each forewing. The wingspan typically ranges from 4 to 6 centimeters. The caterpillars of Meadow Browns primarily feed on grasses which are plenty in the meadow habitats. The brown wings with eye spots help meadow browns to blend into the grassy environments, providing some protection from predators. The lifecycle comprises of four stages - egg, Larval Stage (Caterpillar), Pupal S ..read more

Red Admirals are commonly observed in various habitats such as gardens, meadows and woodland edges of North America, Europe, Asia as well as North Africa. They have a distinctive appearance with dark black or brownish-black wings and red-orange bands across the forewings. They also have white spots on their wings. The wingspan of these fascinating butterflies range from 2.0 to 2.75 inches. These butterflies exhibit migratory behaviour patterns with populations often moving north during the spring and summer and then returning south during the fall. The caterpillars of the Red Admiral feed on ..read more

Banded Demoiselle is a species of damselfly commonly found in Europe and parts of Asia along slow-flowing streams and rivers with muddy bottoms. They are 45mm long and have a metallic, iridescent blue-green body with large, dark blue-black wing patches. The females are generally less colourful, with greenish bodies as well as clear wings. Males are territorial and often perform aerial displays or combats to attract females. Banded demoiselles have an aquatic larval stage, which is spent in the water. They undergo an incomplete metamorphosis, involving three life stages: egg, nymph and adult ..read more

Peacock butterflies are found in Europe and temperate Asia during the months of spring and summer. Their habitat includes gardens, meadows and woodlands. The butterfly is known for its striking and colorful appearance. The upper side of wings is a vibrant combination of orange, black, blue and red markings, resembling the pattern found on a peacock's tail feathers. The underwings are darker providing camouflage when the butterfly is resting. These butterflies undergo a complete metamorphosis: egg, caterpillar, pupa and adult butterfly. The female lays her eggs on the undersides of nettle leave ..read more

The Willow Emerald Damselfly is found in Europe, particularly in wetland habitats such as ponds, lakes and canals. It is about 4 to 5 cm long and has a distinct bright green colour which helps it blend into its natural habitat. The damselflies lay their eggs in the soft stems of aquatic plants such as water willows as well as reeds. Next, the larvae develop within these submerged stems by feeding on aquatic invertebrates. The adults emerge during late summer and early autumn, which is relatively later compared to many other damselfly species. Like several damselflies, the Willow Emerald Damsel ..read more

 The Banded Orange Butterfly's wings are adorned in vivid orange and jet black. This small wonder, is scientifically known as Dryadula phaetusa and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions across the America including South America, Central America and parts of the southern United States. Its habitats include gardens, parks, open woodlands and forest edges. The caterpillars of the Banded Orange Butterfly feed on plants from the passionflower family.  As a diligent pollinator, it contributes to the vitality of ecosystems. Like other butterflies, the Banded Orange butterfl ..read more

"A jewel of the wetlands, the damsel fly paints the air with strokes of shimmering grace." The Blue damselfly is known for its slender body and shimmering azure wings. It is found near freshwater habitats such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams. This delicate wonder spends its early life as a nymph underwater where it hunts with precision on smaller aquatic organisms.  After undergoing a miraculous transformation, the nymph emerges from the water and undergoes metamorphosis, eventually unfurling its wings to take flight. Damsels are generally smaller and more delicate in appearance ..read more