When visiting Doi Chiang Dao – a place I have written about before (1) – last November (2015), I came … More
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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 … More
Butterfly takes off!
When a butterfly takes off, it becomes airborne in less than a quarter of a wing beat and can experience … More
Beetle-like bug
This beautiful insect looks like a beetle, but it is in fact a bug – a true bug as entomologists … More
Clipper
The Clipper (Parthenos sylvia), is a common butterfly of forested areas in South and South-East Asia. The species occurs over … More
Pushmi-pullyu butterfly
Whilst photographing this striking butterfly – The Common Tit (Hypolycaena erylus himavantus) in Thailand – I noticed that it was … More
A small frog with a big voice!
I came across this small pond frog whilst staying in northern Thailand recently. They were inhabiting water filled lily-pots outside … More
Skinks, me thinks, are cool!
I like skinks. They look friendly! There is something about their smooth shape and rounded lines that looks more attractive … More
Paris Peacock butterfly scales
The tropical Paris Peacock (Papilio paris) butterfly – not to be confused with the temperate or European Peacock ( (Inachis io) – … More
A multi-frocked courtesan!
What stands out most about this butterfly are its bright yellow eyes. I don’t know what function the yellow has, … More
