BLOG Updated - Butterfly Conservation Dialogue
by Commander on Jun.30, 2009, under Feature Articles
On Sunday 28 Jun 09, about fifty members and friends of ButterflyCircle and NParks’ staff were treated to a Butterfly Conservation Dialogue with prominent entomologist and butterfly guru from the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM), Dr Laurence Kirton and our local expert ‘cat-farmer’ Horace Tan of ButterflyCircle.
Dr Kirton shared with the audience, his views on Conservation of Butterflies in South East Aasia, and the issues and challenges faced in the region. He gave a very clear background on taxonomic issues, and how interest groups like ButterflyCircle can help in promoting awareness and conservation of butterflies. His presentation was followed by our Chief Cat Farmer, Horace Tan, who delighted the audience with his super-macro shots of the early stages of Singapore’s butterflies, complete with time-lapse sequences and videos.
Read all about it at the Butterflies of Singapore BLOG.
BLOG Update - Butterfly of the Month - Jun 09
by Commander on Jun.11, 2009, under Butterfly of the Month
For the month of June 09, we feature a rather large species of the sub-family Morphinae - the Palm King. This crepuscular species often attracted to the light of houses, is a moderately rare butterfly is often encountered singly. It frequents localities where its caterplillar host plant, the Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera) is cultivated.
It has been seen feeding on tree sap, flowers of the Torch Ginger as well as rotting fruit. Its brown and striped undersides allow it to camouflage itself as it settles amongst dried leaves and tree trunks.
Read all about it at the Butterflies of Singapore BLOG.
