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LA💙🦋 Meet Maharashtra’s Pride — The Blue Mormon! 🌿✨
Graceful, vibrant, and absolutely mesmerizing — the Blue Mormon (Papilio polymnestor) is officially the State Butterfly of Maharashtra, and trust us, it wears that crown beautifully! 👑🦋
With its deep velvety black wings streaked with shimmering electric blue, this butterfly isn’t just a visual delight — it’s a symbol of elegance, resilience, and the wild beauty of India’s Western Ghats. 🌄🌺
You can spot the Blue Mormon fluttering through the lush greenery of Maharashtra, especially in forests, gardens, and near riverbanks. It’s often seen sipping nectar from flowers, gracefully reminding us how delicate yet powerful nature can be. 🌸☀️
Fun fact for your GK notes 📚👇
➡️ The Blue Mormon is India’s second-largest butterfly, just after the Southern Birdwing!
➡️ It was declared the State Butterfly of Maharashtra in June 2015, making Maharashtra the first Indian state to declare an official butterfly! 🇮🇳
So next time you see a flash of blue gliding by — know that it’s not just any butterfly, it’s a symbol of Maharashtra’s natural pride and beauty. 💙✨
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