Krishna Peacock

Queen of Himalayan Butterflies

A rare species of the high Himalayas, the Krishna Peacock butterfly has a wingspan of five inches, black with colorful iridescent spots that appear and disappear as it moves. Seen skipping from puddle to puddle on a rough road through the deepest valley in the world, alongside the Kali Gandaki River.

27 May 2013

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Dana, Nepal

Krishna Peacock Butterfly

Papilio krishna

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Krishna Peacock

Queen of Himalayan Butterflies

27 May 2013

© 2013 — Ryan Van Meter — All Rights Reserved — No Reuse Without Permission — License

Dana, Nepal

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Papilio krishna

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