In a green corner of the city, butterflies have found a home

Set up by the forest department, Tau Devi Lal Biodiversity Park delights and enlightens visitors.

Spread across an area of 19 acre, 27 species of butterflies, including plain tiger, common emigrant, mottled emigrant, small gross-yellow, peacock pansy, lemon pansy, common pierrot, blue pansy, and great eggfly, can be spotted at the park, which has an outdoor and an indoor conservatory for butterflies.

The park has both host plants and nectar plants to attract butterflies and help them flourish.

“The park aims to restore natural environment for butterflies, as rapid urbanisation has eaten into their habitat. Butterflies play an important role in maintaining ecological balance. Their conservation is significant. The idea is to spread awareness about butterfly conservation and to connect people with nature.”