Continue to share in the enchanting world of Monsoon Beauty 2023, sweeping away those Monday Blues. Amidst the lush landscapes, elusive creatures come to life, as showcased in the captivating photo of the Indian Fox (Vulpes bengalensis) by Sahana M, capturing its fox-like charm. Delve into the realm of fungi with the exquisite Puffball Mushroom from Mukteshwar, shared by Maya Lodhiyal. National Moth Week adds to the spectacle with the Leaf Roller Moth (Loboschiza koenigiana) in rust and brown hues, a reminder of the vibrant moth universe, and the Sandstorm yellow and chocolate brown carpet moth (Hastina pluristrigata), a testament to Darjeeling's moth-rich mountains.
Wild mammals are common in our imagination and daily language, but some of them are difficult to spot in real life. The photo of Indian Fox (Vulpes bengalensis) from Mysuru, Karnataka, by Sahana M, captures the furtive nature of this mammal with its big ears and typical foxy features.
This Puffball Mushroom (Family Lycoperdaceae), shared by Maya Lodhiyal, from Mukteshwar, is a beautiful example of the diversity of fungi found in the world and being documented during Monsoon Beauty 2023.
Notes : Puffballs are fungi in the Family Lycoperdaceae, which are characterized by their white, spore-filled interior. When mature, puffballs release their spores into the air by puffing out like a dandelion. Some Puffballs are edible when young and firm, but they become poisonous as they mature.
The dimunative but subtly brilliant rust, brown coloured Leaf Roller Moth Loboschiza koenigiana, shared by Ayaan S, is a yet another reminder of the colourful world of moths both big and tiny.
This beautifully patterned Sandstorm yellow and chocolate brown carpet moth Hastina pluristrigata shared by Bon Pradhan, is another highlight from the Moth rich mountains of Darjeeling, West Bengal.
Bon Pradhan is India's leading Moth observer on Inaturalist having contributed over 15000 records. He posts on Instagram here and shares many of his bugs, beetles and moths on his himalibugs channel as well.
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