Butterfly migration: Blue tigers head towards Western Ghats with the onset of North-East monsoon
Millions of Blue Tiger butterflies are migrating from the Eastern Ghats to the Western Ghats in India, a phenomenon linked to the North-East monsoon cycle. Butterfly enthusiasts are tracking this annual event as the insects navigate urban areas.
Why it matters
This migration is a significant ecological event that provides insights into climate patterns and biodiversity in South India.
Butterfly migration: Blue tigers head towards Western Ghats with the onset of North-East monsoon left Blue tiger butterflies (Tirumala limniace) around a host plant during migration MURALI KUMAR K Murali Kumar K https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/iisacv/article71606633.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/_KMK5797.JPG MURALI KUMAR K BENGALURU KARNATAKA 05/08/2025 : *STANDALONE* Swarms of Blue Tigers butterflies (Tirumala limniace), around the host plant, during migrations near the Jenukallu Siddeshwara Swamy temple Betta, in the periphery of B R Hills, in Chamarajanagara District. Dark blue tiger butterflies, are known for their seasonal migrations in South India, particularly between the Western and Eastern Ghats. These migrations are linked to the monsoon cycle, with butterflies moving from the Western Ghats to the Eastern Ghats during the pre-monsoon and returning after the monsoon season.
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