Common name : Kaiser-e-hind
Scientific name : Teinopalpus imperialis
Family : Papilionidae
Native to : Nepal, North India and Vietnam
Interesting fact : The wings of this beautiful butterfly are three-dimensional with a photonic structure creating a green iridescent colour.
90-127 mm in wingspan, the Kaiser-e-hind is one of the most beautiful butterflies in the world, with its iridescent colouring. This butterfly can be found in high altitude wooded terrains and mountainous areas. The female lays the eggs on the underside of leaves.
