Tamil yeoman: Tamil Nadu’s State Butterfly

Tamil yeoman (Cirrochroathais), a butterfly species endemic to Western Ghats, has been declared as the state butterfly of Tamil Nadu. The tawny coloured creature with a dark brown outer ring is among the 32 butterfly species found in Western Ghats. Also known as Tamil Maravan, which means warrior, these butterflies could be found mainly in hilly areas.

Reason for Choosing the Butterfly

  • The name of the butterfly reflects Tamil culture.
  • Besides, it is endemic to Western Ghats and its foot hills as well as moist evergreen forests.
  • Also, one of the butterflies, i.e., Tamil Lacewing butterfly is very ....
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