Larval host plant

Enicostemma axillare- Gentianaceae (Gentian family)

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026 Rajesh Ramnarayan

Coimbatore, Endemic, Larval host plant, Sub-shrubs and Herbs, Tamil Nadu

Common Name: Indian whitehead. Tamil name: Vallari Indian whitehead is probably native to India, it has a large geographical spread and seen around deciduous forest areas, dry grasslands and also near sea coast. Enicostemma is a genus under Gentianaceae family, characteristic by winged or angular stem; generally they are perennials or annuals and have white … Read More “Enicostemma axillare- Gentianaceae (Gentian family)” »

Aegle marmelos- Rutaceae (lemon family)

May 23, 2026May 23, 2026 Rajesh Ramnarayan

Coimbatore, Endemic, Larval host plant, Tamil Nadu, Trees

Common Name: Bel Tamil name: Vilva maram Aegle is a small genus under family Rutaceae and consists of only 3 species. Bel tree is a well armed (thorns 1.5 cm) and grows to around 7-8 meters in height. It is a native tree extensively planted for its medicinal and religious purposes. The bark of the … Read More “Aegle marmelos- Rutaceae (lemon family)” »

Kydia calycina Genus Malvaceae (Mallow family)

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025 Rajesh Ramnarayan

Coimbatore, Endemic, Larval host plant, Trees

Commin name Kydia. Tamil name Pula, Vattakkannu Kydia is considered as a monotypic genus under malvaceae family and is found around Indian sub-continent. I have seen this tree in lower Nilgiris ghat road, grows to around 8 meters in height. The tree looks glorious when in full bloom with its white flowers, often not noticed … Read More “Kydia calycina Genus Malvaceae (Mallow family)” »

Pseudarthria viscida (Fabaceae- Pea family)

December 1, 2023December 1, 2023 Rajesh Ramnarayan

Coimbatore, Larval host plant, Sub-shrubs and Herbs, Tamil Nadu

Common Name: Sticky desmodium. Tamil Name: Muvilai-paccilai Sticky desmodium is a sub-shrub with climbing tendency and grows to around 2 feet in height. The entire plant has a sticky feel and is clothed with white small hairs. The tri-foliate leaves are arranged in an alternate manner and the leaf margin is entire. The centra leaflet … Read More “Pseudarthria viscida (Fabaceae- Pea family)” »

Grona triflora (Fabaceae- Pea family)

November 30, 2023November 30, 2023 Rajesh Ramnarayan

Coimbatore, Larval host plant, Sub-shrubs and Herbs, Tamil Nadu

Common name: Creeping tick trefoil Creeping tick trefoil is a small prostrate herb commonly found around fallow lands and road-sides in India. The plant spreads around the ground forming large mats which are no more than a few centimeters high from the ground. The leaves are trifoliata and hairy with an entire margin. The leaflets … Read More “Grona triflora (Fabaceae- Pea family)” »