A tale of two butterflies
Source: A tale of two butterflies Whilst I was photographing these butterflies, I noticed that two males were closely associating with each other. But when I came to look at … Continue Reading A tale of two butterflies
A tale of two butterflies
This butterfly is Vindula erota erota Fabricius, 1793: the Thai Cruiser. There are both Wet and Dry season forms of this species (1). This occurrence of different types or forms … Continue Reading A tale of two butterflies
Bunches of butterflies
When visiting Doi Chiang Dao – a place I have written about before (1) – last November (2015), I came across some interesting aggregations of butterflies; composed mainly of Blues … Continue Reading Bunches of butterflies
Peck me here! Butterfly predation.
It is said that 50% of wild butterflies are killed and eaten before they get a chance to mate and reproduce (1). Poor things! One way to avoid being eaten … Continue Reading Peck me here! Butterfly predation.
A medley of moths II: Tinolius species
Tinolius is a genus of five striking moths in the family Erebidae (Noctuoidea), sometimes called Owlet moths. The forewings are buff coloured with different numbers of white spots; the abdomen is pale red … Continue Reading A medley of moths II: Tinolius species
A medley of moths I: Asota species
Asota plana Walker, 1854. A moth in the family Erebidae in the superfamily Noctuoidea which is found between 1,000 to 1,900m. I took this photograph at Doi Ang Khang, in northern … Continue Reading A medley of moths I: Asota species
A complex caterpillar!
The caterpillars of this species – the Spurge Hawk-moth (Hyles euphorbiae) – are highly variable and there are many different subspecies; some of which are now regarded as separate species (1, 2). … Continue Reading A complex caterpillar!
Butterfly takes off!
When a butterfly takes off, it becomes airborne in less than a quarter of a wing beat and can experience a vertical acceleration of about 10 g! (1). Butterflies use … Continue Reading Butterfly takes off!
