Butterfly plays an indispensable role in the nature. It is often stated that butterflies are also the indicator of a healthy environment. They help in keeping our ecosystem balanced. That's why in many parts of the world, parks and garden with a wide range of beautiful, ornamental flowers loved by butterflies are built. This is particulary to attract butterflies. Today climate change and loss of natural habitat have made butterflies to disappear. Another reason is also the way agriculture is carried out by modern farmers utilizing pesticides and fertilizers. Pesticides are actually harmful to butterflies. We humans can play a little role in maintaining their population by planting flowers or trees whatever is required even if you have a small space left. Butterflies hovering over you garden and flower really makes your garden look very beautiful.
In the photos above: Acraea violae feeding on cocklebur ( Xanthium strumarium). Don't confuse it with Datura. It was clicked on a nearby field.