Male Hoary Palmer

[horace2264]

Encountered this very large skipper visiting flowers at the fence of this private house along the forest edge. At first I thought I have myself another UFO, but checking C&P4 revealed that this is very likely the male of the Hoary Palmer (Unkana batara ambasa). Note the extra long proboscis.

[Cigaritis wong]

That is a really big skipper if that flower is a normal-sized hibiscus.

[atronox]

That is a really big skipper if that flower is a normal-sized hibiscus.
I thought that plant is called bauhinia?

[Silverstreak]

Hmmm I think I know where that flowering plant is located, if I am not mistaken it is opposite the Ordina site. The Great Helen also love to visit that fence line through out the day.

The flowering plant is Bauhinia kockiana ( Leguminosae ).


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[Cigaritis wong]

I thought that plant is called bauhinia?


oic...paiseh :embrass:

[horace2264]

Sunny,
You are right about the location. There were many butts, including three Great Helen's, visiting that fence line during the 30 minutes' period I was there. I also caught sight of N. pactolus suspect in the vicinity. Fluffy Tit's host plant is also just there right next to the host plant for Odina.

[Painted Jezebel]

Horace, it is the male Hoary Palmer. The size and red proboscis renders it unmistakeable!

[horace2264]

Horace, it is the male Hoary Palmer. The size and red proboscis renders it unmistakeable!
Thanks, Les for confirming that it is indeed the male Hoary Palmer. :)