Sharing a Few Butterflies -- Part II

[m00nman26]

Caleta elna elvira (Elbowed Pierrot)

Nice one! :thumbsup:

 

[m00nman26]

Sharing a common imperial fr AHBT

 

[mtunlinn]

Sharing a common imperial fr AHBT

What a shot you got there...:thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[andylausk]

Sharing 4 butts taken in Botanic Garden

Lemon Emigrant

Orange Emigrant

Comon Tiger

Common Bluebottle

 

[Bluesteel]

Very nice shots Andy.

My picks are #2 and #3 , really nice BG.

Cheers!

 

[Bluesteel]

Sharing a shot of the recent new find for the Singapore Butterfly Checklist .

This butterfly on first glance looks similar to the Drupadia ravindra moorei (Common Posy) and Drupadia theda thesmia (Dark Posy). However it is much smaller than the the two , and there are differentiating markings and color under close scrutiny to identify it as the Drupadia rufotaenia rufotaenia (Pygmy Posy).

It is a tree top butterfly and spend most its time at canopy level, hence not surprising that it is rarely encountered, it's close resemblance to its 2 cousins also likely for the untrained eyes to pass it off as just another common posy.

First recorded 1999 in the Central Catchment Area (CCA) and not seen again till 6 years later when Mr Chan Soon Chye shot a specimen at the western edge of the CCA in March 2005.

In May 2006 Mr Richard Ong shot a suspect at Bukit Batok Nature Park (BBNP) and again in June 06 shot a pristine specimen , and subsequently its ID was confirmed as Drupadia rufotaenia rufotaenia (Pygmy Posy) .

The recent encounter was by Mr Khew SK at CCA in early Aug 07 , and from field shots taken it appears that there are a few of them around.

From these records and over a span of 8 years ,it can be safely say that this recent addition to the Singapore Butterfly Checklist is indeed doing well.:cheers:

(The above were reinforced with more facts from ButterflyCircle's Archives on 15th Aug 07)

These 2 shots was recorded on 12 Aug 2007 at the Central Catchment area.

Size comparison of the Pygmy Posy (left ) and its close cousin the Common Posy.

 

[andylausk]

Very nice shots Andy.

My picks are #2 and #3 , really nice BG.

Cheers!

Thanks Bluesteel. Your butterfly shootings is more enjoyable



I took this photo of a similar butterfly at Lornie trail. Should be " Common Posy" ?

 

[Bluesteel]

Andy,

You have shot a Drupadia ravindra moorei (Common Posy).

I have a small composite here to compare the subtle differences of the 3 Drupadia species.


Cheers!

 

[Bluesteel]

Sharing a rather rare butterfly that inhabits our Central Catchment Area. Its under surface is of various shades of brown and very well camouflaged amongst the dry leaves on the jungle floor.

In most encounters , after being disturbed by your presence in the deep undergrowth, you would have seen just a flash of its beautiful blue upper wing after which it disappears from sight, leaving you standing there wondering what flashed by!

It was my good fortune to have encountered recently in the CCA, not one but two specimens of this butterfly that were co-operative after a passing shower.

Thaumantis klugius lucipor (Dark Blue Jungle Glory)

:cheers!

 

[mtunlinn]

Doleschallia bisaltide australis (Autumn Leaf)

Hypolycaena erylus teatus (Common Tit)

 

[Bluesteel]

That is a killer of an Autumn Leaf with a nice smooth background to boot!!

Simply love the clarity and fine details captured, the contrast of the butterfly, perch and the green background make this a super image.

Thanks for sharing this wonderful image!

:cheers:

 

[allylaurente]

Hi Bluesteel,

Just want to share also. Im new to macro/butterfly photography.

#1 Junonia orithya wallacei (Blue Pansy)

#2 Phaedyma columella singa (Short-Banded Sailor)

#3 Papilio demoleus malayanus (Lime Butterfly)

#4 Papilio demoleus malayanus (Lime Butterfly)

 

[allylaurente]

#5 Polyura hebe plautus (The Plain Nawab)

#6 Idea leuconoe chersonesia (Mangrove Tree Nymph)

#7 Parantica agleoides agleoides (Dark Glassy Tiger)

#8 Can you ID on this one? I think its Junonia hedonia ida (Chocolate Pansy) but the wings seems to be different (2 pointed on his back wings)

 

[Papilio]

You're doing very well for a newbie to macro and butterfly shooting, Ally! :thumbsup:

#6 is a Taiwan Tree Nymph (Idea leuconoe clara). Though it looks very similar to the Mangrove Tree Nymph (Idea leuconoe chersonesia), the latter is a very rare mangrove butterfly known only from an offshore island of Singapore.

#7 is a Blue Glassy Tiger (Ideopsis vulgaris macrina). The distinguishing markings are just visible in your shot.

#8 is a Chocolate Pansy as you've suspected. The hindwings of this specimen that you've shot is badly torn - probably due to an attack by a predator.

 

[mtunlinn]

That is a killer of an Autumn Leaf with a nice smooth background to boot!!

Simply love the clarity and fine details captured, the contrast of the butterfly, perch and the green background make this a super image.

Thanks for sharing this wonderful image!

:cheers:

Thanks for the comments bro..

 

[m00nman26]

found these 2 photos in my back up of cf cards and discovered they were still "usable" so edited them to share Not really gd cos a bit dark and noisy..

 

[allylaurente]

You're doing very well for a newbie to macro and butterfly shooting, Ally! :thumbsup:

#6 is a Taiwan Tree Nymph (Idea leuconoe clara). Though it looks very similar to the Mangrove Tree Nymph (Idea leuconoe chersonesia), the latter is a very rare mangrove butterfly known only from an offshore island of Singapore.

#7 is a Blue Glassy Tiger (Ideopsis vulgaris macrina). The distinguishing markings are just visible in your shot.

#8 is a Chocolate Pansy as you've suspected. The hindwings of this specimen that you've shot is badly torn - probably due to an attack by a predator.

Thanks Papilio! I will edit the ID also in my flickr photo stream.

 

[Bluesteel]

Sharing a few taken today:

Eurema sari sodalis (Chocolate Grass Yellow)

Acytolepis puspa lambi (Common Hedge Blue)

Papilio polytes romulus (Common Mormon)

Junonia almana javana (Peacock Pansy)

:cheers:

 

[Stevewhy]

Very nice shots and great effort Bluesteel. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Thanks for sharing

 

[m00nman26]

Sharing some pictures too