The Singapore Butterfly Checklist welcomes its 279th species

[Commander]

After taking a look at Federick's shot today (http://b-pals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4991), and recalling what Horace had shot earlier (http://b-pals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4719&) in Jan 2007, it's quite certain that this species, Gangara lebadea lebadea (or what is referred to as the Banded Redeye in Michael van der Poorten's Sri Lankan site (http://www.srilankaninsects.net/Butterflies/MainPage/ButterfliesMain.htm)) has been re-discovered in Singapore. :gbounce:

Recorded as extant in Singapore in the C&P4 checklist, this species has thus far been either mistaken for one of the Erionota spp. or one of the larger fast-flying Hesperiidae which are not easy to photograph properly in the shady understorey of the forested areas.

But taking a look a both available shots now, I'm quite convinced that Horace's earlier shot was not a variable specimen of the Erionota. So here we have species #279 in the checklist, thanks to Horace for re-discovering it, and Federick for confirming it again. :cheers:

Anyone for #280? :)

[Peacock Royal]

:cheers: +1 for SG and +! for me and Horace.
#280, anyone who shoots on weekends stands a chance But the best bet is Sunny , Horace or Richard as they shoot on weekdays also.

[Cruiser]

Well done guys :cheers:

[horace2264]

Thanks to Federick for helping to confirm the existence of this species in Singapore. Yes, my shot of the Banded Redeye was at the same location that Federick shot his today, and I have been looking to shoot another specimen at the same location for the past few visits but to no avail.

Horace

[Silverstreak]

Congrates Federick!!

Aiaya ..... thought I saw this guy today, up the steps of the boardwalk on the way back... looks almost like and Awl .. tracked it for awhile but gave up as the weather was coming in.

Looks like have to head back there again for #279 and possibly #280 !!!:bsmile:

[Sky Blue]

well done guys !! :thumbsup: