Ludlow’s Bhutan Glory – Bhutan National Futter fly

Bhutan’s national butterfly is Ludlow’s Bhutan Glory (Bhutanitis ludlowi), which is identified as endangered species. Bhutanitis ludlowi is commonly known as Ludlow’s Bhutan Glory. It was officially declared as Bhutan’s national butterfly in 2012. Bumdeling Wildlife Sanctuary is a great place in Bhutan where Ludlow’s Bhutan Glory(Bhutanitis ludlowi) is found.

It flies mainly in the month of August. Ludlow’s Bhutan Glory was rediscovered in 2009, 75 years after the only two known specimens were collected in the same area. Other prime butterfly watching locations include the forest and farm roads from the Old Dzong to Phodrung and Gangkhar and the main road to Trashi Yangtse between Kencholing and Buyang(Km 24-32), especially along the creeks.