Sungai Tua

[Glorious Begum]

A day trip to Sungai Tua near Batu Cave yesterday. Not bad after all except my problematic flash.

I have problem with few of the butt IDs, please help if you can. Thanks :cheers:

#1 Ragadia makuta siponta

http://www.pbase.com/lcgoh/image/125243694.jpg


#2 Thaumantis klugius lucipor (Dark Blue Jungle Glory)

http://www.pbase.com/lcgoh/image/125243695.jpg

#3 Neorina lowii neophyta(Malayan Owl)

http://www.pbase.com/lcgoh/image/125243697.jpg


#4 Phrissura aegis cynis (The Forest White)

http://www.pbase.com/lcgoh/image/125243698.jpg


#5 Melanitis phedima abdullae

http://www.pbase.com/lcgoh/image/125243699.jpg


#6 Papilio demolion demolion(Banded Swallowtail)

http://www.pbase.com/lcgoh/image/125243700.jpg


#7 Doleschallia bisaltide pratipa (Autumn Leaf)

http://www.pbase.com/lcgoh/image/125243701.jpg

[Glorious Begum]

#8 Hebomoia glaucippe aturia(Great Orange Tip)

http://www.pbase.com/lcgoh/image/125243702.jpg


#9 Prosotas gracilis ni

http://www.pbase.com/lcgoh/image/125243704.jpg


#10 Neptis miah batara

http://www.pbase.com/lcgoh/image/125243705.jpg


#11 Junonia iphita horsfieldi(Chocolate Soldier)

http://www.pbase.com/lcgoh/image/125243706.jpg


#12 Tagiades cohaerens cinda (TBC)

http://www.pbase.com/lcgoh/image/125243707.jpg


#13 Halpe (unsure which species)

http://www.pbase.com/lcgoh/image/125243709.jpg


#14 Curetis santana malayica (Malayan Sunbeam)

http://www.pbase.com/lcgoh/image/125243713.jpg


#15 Lexias (too worn to be identified)

http://www.pbase.com/lcgoh/image/125243714.jpg

[Glorious Begum]

#16 Charaxes bernardus crepax (TBC), alway have problem with this without upperside shot

http://www.pbase.com/lcgoh/image/125243716.jpg


#17 Celaenorrhinus aurivittatus cameroni

http://www.pbase.com/lcgoh/image/125243720.jpg


#18 Xanthotaenia busiris busiris

http://www.pbase.com/lcgoh/image/125243721.jpg


#19 Notocrypta clavata clavata (TBC), please help on its ID

http://www.pbase.com/lcgoh/image/125243722.jpg


#20 Coelites epiminthia epiminthia

http://www.pbase.com/lcgoh/image/125243723.jpg


#21 Koruthaialos rubecula rubecula (The Narrow-Banded Velvet)

http://www.pbase.com/lcgoh/image/125269984.jpg

[butterfly_effect]

Beautiful shots!

That does look like a Charaxes bernardus crepax as far as I can tell from C&P4 and previous shots.

[Glorious Begum]

Beautiful shots!

That does look like a Charaxes bernardus crepax as far as I can tell from C&P4 and previous shots.

A bit confused with C.distanti. Ok then,I will take it as C.bernardus crepax. :cheers:

[Glorious Begum]

Sorry for the Wong Title. It should be Sungai Tua. Admin, please correct.

[Commander]

Sorry for the Wong Title. It should be Sungai Tua. Admin, please correct.

Old River? :)

[Common Mime]

Only Caveman knows...

[Glorious Begum]

Old River? :)


Only Caveman knows...

Yes Old River :cheers:

[atronox]

Great shots!
Where was the great orange tip found? So strange to see it in jungle-like settings.

[orionmystery]

Nice shots LC...wah..you got so many that day despite a wet start?:D

Too bad couldn't get the white and red one in the bushes....looked really pretty.

[Sky Blue]

Your Tagiades seems to be laying egg on hostplant.

[Painted Jezebel]

Looks like a good spot! Marked down for my next trip to KL!:grin2:

I agree with your ID for the Notocrypta clavata clavata. Did it appear larger than the commoner N. paralysos? Also you have the Tagiades sp. correct.

The Halpe species is, I am pretty sure, Halpe zema zamba.

What was that white and red one mentioned by Kurt? I can't think of any!

[Commander]

Too bad couldn't get the white and red one in the bushes....looked really pretty.


What was that white and red one mentioned by Kurt? I can't think of any!

This one (http://www.butterflycircle.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9977)? :)

[Glorious Begum]

Great shots!
Where was the great orange tip found? So strange to see it in jungle-like settings.

Near the river but won't stop for me to take a good shot. :cheers:


Your Tagiades seems to be laying egg on hostplant.

Yes, but I am not breeding it unless I have time to collect the young leaves.

Also, saw a couple of female Chocalate Albatross laying eggs. Didn't collect the eggs too.


Looks like a good spot! Marked down for my next trip to KL!:grin2:

I agree with your ID for the Notocrypta clavata clavata. Did it appear larger than the commoner N. paralysos? Also you have the Tagiades sp. correct.

The Halpe species is, I am pretty sure, Halpe zema zamba.

What was that white and red one mentioned by Kurt? I can't think of any!

Sure, it looks like a good hunting ground but just that too many visitor during week end.

The Notocrypta clavata clavata is a bit big compared to other regular skippers.

The white, red, black & yellow butt is as mentioned by Khew above.

Thanks also for the IDs. :cheers:

[orionmystery]

This one (http://www.butterflycircle.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9977)? :)

Hehe..yep...right after i posted that, i saw the other thread by LC:D

[teotp]

I paid several visits to the same location. If I am not wrong, now under Selangor State Park? The place covers comparatively large area of primary forest with thick under growth at some localities, and the "River Tua" running along the forest edge. It is an excellent hunting ground for butterfly enthusiasts. You will discover different species in the morning, afternoon and dusk which are not in your present list: e.g.
Amblypodia narada taooana
Catopsilia pomona pomona f-catilla
Erites angularis angularis (in deep forest)
Graphium bathycles bathycloides
Graphium chironides malayanus
Jamides philatus subditus
Laringa castelnaui castelnaui
Miletus gopara gopara
Rhinopalpa polynice eudoxia
Poritia sumatrae sumatrae
Zeuxidia aurelius aurelias

There are many common species like Cyrestis nivea nivalis, Arhopala perimuta regina, Notocrypta paralysos varians, Graphium evemon eventus, Pathysa antiphates itamputi .... will be encountered too.

Have you been to Sendat waterfalls - nearby to S. Tua?
Good luck for your future visits!

Teo T P

[Glorious Begum]

Thanks for the info. Sungai Tua is a good place for butteflying but crowded with people during weekend.

I have not been to Sendat waterfall. Will take a look next time I go there. Won't be long though... :cheers:


I paid several visits to the same location. If I am not wrong, now under Selangor State Park? The place covers comparatively large area of primary forest with thick under growth at some localities, and the "River Tua" running along the forest edge. It is an excellent hunting ground for butterfly enthusiasts. You will discover different species in the morning, afternoon and dusk which are not in your present list: e.g.
Amblypodia narada taooana
Catopsilia pomona pomona f-catilla
Erites angularis angularis (in deep forest)
Graphium bathycles bathycloides
Graphium chironides malayanus
Jamides philatus subditus
Laringa castelnaui castelnaui
Miletus gopara gopara
Rhinopalpa polynice eudoxia
Poritia sumatrae sumatrae
Zeuxidia aurelius aurelias

There are many common species like Cyrestis nivea nivalis, Arhopala perimuta regina, Notocrypta paralysos varians, Graphium evemon eventus, Pathysa antiphates itamputi .... will be encountered too.

Have you been to Sendat waterfalls - nearby to S. Tua?
Good luck for your future visits!

Teo T P

[orionmystery]

Thanks for the info teotop.

LC, i found it on google/google map. Another 17km or so from Sg Tua...

http://maps.google.com.my/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=sungai+tua,+selangor&daddr=N03+24.21'+E101+41.19'&geocode=%3BFezuMwAd5JwPBg&hl=en&mra=ls&sll=3.417724,101.66851&sspn=0.046352,0.077162&ie=UTF8&ll=3.423978,101.665077&spn=0.046352,0.077162&z=14

[Glorious Begum]

Want to go this weekend ?


Thanks for the info teotop.

LC, i found it on google/google map. Another 17km or so from Sg Tua...

http://maps.google.com.my/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=sungai+tua,+selangor&daddr=N03+24.21'+E101+41.19'&geocode=%3BFezuMwAd5JwPBg&hl=en&mra=ls&sll=3.417724,101.66851&sspn=0.046352,0.077162&ie=UTF8&ll=3.423978,101.665077&spn=0.046352,0.077162&z=14

[orionmystery]

Want to go this weekend ?

Been sick since Monday night leh..not sure can fully recover by this weekend or not :(

[Glorious Begum]

Been sick since Monday night leh..not sure can fully recover by this weekend or not :(


Got the Flu from Sam ? :bsmile:

[orionmystery]

Haha..think so:D

[teotp]

Hi Mr Loh,

Sungai Tua - Lot of mosquitoes in deep forest.
Sendat waterfall - The best location is enter from the pathway beside the waterfall and up the hill, but beware of leech!

If you have any good locations near to KL or Genting Highlands, can you please indicate to me.

Teo T P

[teotp]

Sorry again Mr Goh. Wrong address.

Teo T P

[Glorious Begum]

Hi Mr Loh,

Sungai Tua - Lot of mosquitoes in deep forest.
Sendat waterfall - The best location is enter from the pathway beside the waterfall and up the hill, but beware of leech!

If you have any good locations near to KL or Genting Highlands, can you please indicate to me.

Teo T P

Sure. Bukit Tinggi is a nice place too, but not many butts. probably the time I went was clouded and raining.

Awana is another good place, I have been there once but not for butterflying. I saw quite a number of new butts. I will go there one day.

Janda Baik is another place you should go, especially near the river there. I have been there once too.



Sorry again Mr Goh. Wrong address.

Teo T P

No problem.

[orionmystery]

Bkt Tinggi is great for big beetles and some rare bugs like mantisfly. I haven't seen the mantisfly myself but i know someone shot one there...grrr:D

Also lots of moths.

Awana, my last trip there, saw a family of gibbons/siamang (the same?)..very friendly and not afraid of human. I shot some with my Sigma150:D

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4655449428_3e96c12e2e.jpg

[butterfly_effect]

I thought budak told me that Siamang are dangerous? ... If they feel disturbed...Nice photo btw!

[orionmystery]

I thought budak told me that Siamang are dangerous? ... If they feel disturbed...Nice photo btw!

Don't know.

Thought Siamang is also a type of gibbons?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siamang

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibbon

But i think the one i posted looks more like Siamang.

[teotp]

Hi Mr Goh,

Thanks for your information. I have been to Bukit Tinggi and Awana but not Janda Baik. Can Let me know more info about Janda Baik?

Teo T P

[Glorious Begum]

Hi Mr Goh,

Thanks for your information. I have been to Bukit Tinggi and Awana but not Janda Baik. Can Let me know more info about Janda Baik?

Teo T P

Janda Baik is at the bottom of Genting but opposite. You can enter via the Genting's rest area (bottom of the hill). I have seen many butts along the river banks. Sorry that I can't recall how to get there. But if you ask people over there about the river for picnic and swim, they will know. Best of luck. :cheers: