The Flutter By Effect

If freedom had wings, then the junta-ruled Myanmar would be a doubtful place to find it. Except, for butterflies.

It’s been a bad news dateline for as long we remember. And in one of the cruellest coincidences, things will start to get better solely for butterflies, the most short-lived residents of the junta-ruled Myanmar. While Aung Saan Suu Kyi, remains incarcerated, our neighbour is about to start building its first butterfly park in the northernmost state of Kachin. All five of the world’s major butterflies are found in Myanmar and this park will have 1,500 resident species. Putao has been a hub where butterfly-thieves have caught several rare species, with one team alone stealing as many as 500 winged beauties.

The beautiful yellow and black Papilionidae, the bright orange coloured Pieridae and yellowish brown Nymphalid are all rare butterfly species, once commonly found in Putao region. Watch this space for coming flutters.

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