A Beginner's Guide To The Butterflies Of The Himalayan Realm

There are over 17,000 species of butterflies in the world, around 1500 species are found in India. The eastern and western Himalayan regions host a large number of endemic and exclusive as well as rare butterflies. Various studies indicate a decline in the number and variety of butterflies in the recent times. This book is an easy beginner's guide to the common butterflies of the Himalayan region, a biodiversity hotspot, documenting over 100 species found in the region.

Wonchi Murry and Mhayani Murry are butterfly enthusiasts who grew up in butterfly hotspot, Nagaland. The sisters' shared love for butterflies go way back into their childhood days.

Wonchi is a pathologist who is passionate about her profession. She spends her little free time watching butterflies, reading books and writing. She is happily married and has a toddler. She currently resides in Nagaland.

Mhayani is pursuing dental surgery at Delhi NCR. She is an avid reader and a nature enthusiast. She maintains a flower garden for butterflies.