Do I have some Lepidopterists among my readers? For those of you who are interested in lepidopterology, I have news for you – I mean if you already do not know it. I am inclined to believe that for some decora variety of moth species, mid-August seems to be their mating season here in Bhutan.
Two days back, on the morning of 16th August, 2025 - all of a sudden, I noticed a profuse of this species of Moths - numbering in excess of 30 of them - in a restricted space no more than 35 cu. mtrs. I have been shooting moths for the past close to three months - because it is the moth season in these parts of the northern hemisphere. Usually, I can see no more than 2 to 3 of them in a day, if at all.
Like in the bird world, it would appear that when testosterone runs high … they too get frantic and careless …. In other words, they are more visible during the mating season than they normally are - easy game for photographers.
Even for me who has been chasing wildlife for the past quarter of a century, I admit that this is the first time I am seeing moths in their Kama Sutra pose - I had never seen it before. I did see butterflies copulating, though.
For the prude among you, time for you to duck - because I am posting those two pretty images of the lepidopterans in rather highly compromising posture - mind you, strictly for educational purposes 😂
Amorous Couple 1
Amorous Couple 2
The above moths appear to be Decora inconclusa - but I am not so sure. The larger of the two is presumed to be the female.
