Les's Samui Butts - Page 2

Banded Yeoman · #11 09-Feb-2010, 06:27 PM

Now I know they are not different butts!

Silverstreak · #12 09-Feb-2010, 11:30 PM

Les,

Nice captures of the various forms of the Melanitis leda leda

#5 is indeed the Rapala varuna orseis only this species has the unique purplish tinge on the upper abdomen.

Painted Jezebel · #13 07-Mar-2010, 05:43 PM

Just a couple of shots from the last week of species most of you will not be familiar with. Still only have the basic standard lens!

1) After 2 years of trying, finally a recognisable shot of Mahathala ariadeva ariadeva (Malay Falcate Oakblue)
2) Hasora leucospila leucospila (Violet Awl)

Painted Jezebel · #14 15-Mar-2010, 10:27 AM

Slowly filling in the gaps in my photo collection.

After 3 years, decent uncropped openwing shot of Paranticopsis macareus perakensis (Common Zebra), with underside.

Commander · #15 15-Mar-2010, 10:30 AM

Nice ones Les! This Papilionidae species is probably a mimic of the Glassy Tigers as well.

Painted Jezebel · #16 11-Jul-2010, 09:21 AM

I have been taking a 3 month sabatical from shooting, after finishing my survey. Now rested, I decided to make my first trip up into the hills in search of the elusive Purlisa gigantea. I was unsuccessful in that, but I was rewarded with two firsts. Neither are great shots as few butterflies come down from on high, so both are severely cropped.

1) First shot of the very rare Hasora mavis in the field (my only previous shot being 'in the house'!) Unfortunately, I was unable to tell whether it is another female, or the currently undiscovered male.

2) This is the first time I have seen an Athyma nefte subrata f. neftina on the Island. I had only seen f. subrata before.

moloch · #17 11-Jul-2010, 10:10 AM

Nice photos, Les.

I really like the lacewings, especially Cethosia biblis. Their wing pattern is so beautiful.

Regards,
David

Painted Jezebel · #18 03-Aug-2010, 06:36 PM

Being currently incapacitated, I am having to rely on occasional species flying into the house. I was very lucky to have this arrive today and give me a record shot of Burara oedipodea oedipodea (Branded Orange Awlet). This is a female (correction 4 July - it is a male, sorry!), the only other specimen I had seen of this species was a male, for which I have, as yet, no photo. The background leaves much to be desired, but as I could not see that this species has been shown on BC before, I though I would post it.

moloch · #19 03-Aug-2010, 06:44 PM

Interesting species, Les. How do you separate from Great Orange Awlet (Burara etelka)? I looked back at my shots from Taman Negara and it seems quite similar to the Branded Orange Awlet. Do these have different distributions?

I ordered BMP today so hopefully will be able to sort out things better next time I head north.

Sorry to hear of the injury. I hope that you heal quickly and get back to the field. Your trip to Danum should be fantastic.

Regards,
David

Painted Jezebel · #20 03-Aug-2010, 06:59 PM

Size is the main difference. Once you have seen both, and Burara harisa as well, you should not mistake B. etelka for anything else. B. oedipodea differs from B. harisa, in the male, by having a very prominent oval shaped black brand on the forewing upperside. The females of the two species are very similar, but I have not found B. harisa on the Island ..... yet.

Great to hear that you have ordered BMP (here on BC we refer to it as C&P4!). For such a frequent visitor to the area, it is essential, I feel.

As far as my Clavicle is concerned, I have another Hospital visit tomorrow, when they will take another X-ray to see if it is mending properly, fingers crossed.