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The Yamfly (Loxura atymnus fuconius) is one of two Lycaenidae butterflies in Singapore to feed on the invasive forest climber, Smilax bracteata.  The other is the Branded Imperial. 

Here, Horace Tan shares his detailed record of the early stages of this tailed orange butterfly, the Yamfly.  The caterpiller feeds on the young, fleshy shoots of the host plant, where it is well camouflaged as it eats the shoots for 12-13 days during its caterpillar stage. 

Read all about it on the Butterflies of Singapore BLOG.

ButterflyCircle is pleased to announce that a new butterfly education and appreciation facility has been launched at Oh’s Farm in Sembawang.  Called the Butterfly Lodge, the flight cage is well-landscaped with appropriate butterfly host and nectaring plants and is now a butterfly haven. 

Set up specifically for the education of primary school children from the ages of 10 and above through outdoor interactive classroom sessions, the Butterfly Lodge hopes to inculcate an appreciation and healthy respect for nature and butterflies in particular. 

The Butterfly Lodge is a product of collaboration between ButterflyCircle and Oh’s Farm, and through this close cooperation, the facility has been set up to further the cause of learning about our Flying Jewels in Singapore, as well as spreading the conservation message.  

Read more about the launch of Butterfly Lodge at the Butterflies of Singapore BLOG.

Our Early Stages expert, Horace Tan shares the life history of the Felder’s Royal (Tajuria mantra mantra) a relatively rare Lycaenid in Singapore.  This Tajuria is the next most often encountered species of the genus after the more common Peacock Royal (Tajuria cippus maxientius).  It is often found in urban parks and gardens but is a fast flyer and has a habit of hiding upside down under leaves when disturbed. 

The caterpillar has a unique shape and colour, resembling a shapeless mass.

Read all about the Early Stages of the Felder’s Royal at Butterflies of Singapore BLOG.

Alexandra Hospital Butterfly Trail has been the starting point of many a butterfly photographer.  Ideal for beginners, the trail is home to many species of butterflies which flutter around the flowering plants around the trail.  To date, a total of 101 species of butterflies have been observed and recorded at the trail (not at one time, of course!).  The AH Butterfly Trail is lushly landscaped with butterfly host and nectaring plants, such that there are always ready subjects to shoot at any time, except the most inclement of weathers. 

Started over seven years ago as an experiment, the AH Butterfly Trail is still one of the more successful free-ranging butterfly trail in Singapore.  Access to the site is convenient, and shooting at the trail requires very little tracking and hiking.

Read all about the AH Butterfly Trail at the BLOG. 

Horace Tan shares the rare early stages of the Narrow Spark (Sinthusa nasaka amba) a species that was not recorded by the early authors in Singapore.  This species, usually found in the dark shady understorey of the forested areas within the nature reserves, is rather rare and elusive.  The fact that it resembles the more widespread Common Tit (Hypolycaena erylus teatus) may have been the reason for the early authors overlooking it.

Check out the full Life History at the Butterflies of Singapore Blog 

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