Did you know that of the 1,500 different species of butterflies found in India, 150 can be spotted right here in Mumbai and that this is one of the best times of the year to catch a glimpse of them? “The main population peak of butterflies is seen mainly during and immediately after rains before the winter sets in.

The Great Orange Tip is a forest-dweller confined to forests of the SGNP. The largest among the Whites and Yellow group, it has a strong swooping flight. PICS/ Isaac Kehimkar