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You two took some excellent shots. It is hard in the forest interior. I am just back (yesterday morning) from Malaysia and often had trouble with low light ... lots of noisy pictures.Quote:
Originally Posted by Angiud
Congrads on the new sightings and discoveries. It would be exciting to find something that has not been previously described.
Regards,
yes!
We are all really excited for you two!:cheers:
I have been watching this thread closely and all the butterflies and pictures have been amazing.
I just have not found a chance to chip in and say it!;P
Thank you. We did see many more species, but they were not cooperative. I am positive I saw an Acerbas martini, but it only landed for a couple of seconds, enough to recognise it, but not to photograph it. We also saw a Paranticopsis ramaceus pendleburyi at a river's edge. We hoped it would stop and puddle, but no such luck.
Deep in the forest we saw many small lycaenids and other hesperids, but they never stopped either. Nevertheless, it was a very successful outing, but not without incedent. (See 'other animals' forum)
I am now trying to contact the DNP (Department of National Parks) to ascertain how to get a collecting permit, but all their email addresses on their website appear 'dead'! It is very frustrating, and I apologise if I let my frustration on this matter show through in my last post. I may have to contact Ian at the British Museum or Laurence at FRIM to see if they have any contacts in Thailand.
If you do get the permit, here are some suggesions to improve the odds.
As the male generally defined the species, it is easier to aim for this sex.
Useful items.
1. Belacan (prawn paste)
2. Bird poo (insectivorous & frugivorous)
3. Rotten prawn (provided you don't passed out first.)
4. A rabbit's foot & a horseshoe.
TL Seow:cheers:
I can get 1 - 3 OK, but for No4., LC, could I borrow your rabbit?!!!!:grin2:Quote:
Originally Posted by Psyche
Do you are organizing a new trip to Khao Sok without telling me?Quote:
I am now trying to contact the DNP (Department of National Parks) to ascertain how to get a collecting permit, but all their email addresses on their website appear 'dead'! It is very frustrating, and I apologise if I let my frustration on this matter show through in my last post. I may have to contact Ian at the British Museum or Laurence at FRIM to see if they have any contacts in Thailand.
:bsmile:
Back from a single morning at Phanom Bench National Park (Krabi) with the ubiquitous Pallid Faun, 2 unID Arhopalas, 1 unID Skipper, and a couple more unID species. If I have time I'll post later!
:cheers:
A few more shots of other insects and reptiles.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7063/7...acc8241a_z.jpg
Agama
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7072/7...361efe17_z.jpg
Tortoise bug
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7058/7...7b3a075f_z.jpg
Unidentified Grasshopper
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7065/7...a6c704bc_z.jpg
Glenea pulchra
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7111/6...46821bdf_z.jpg
Unidentified Stick Insect
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7078/7...ab9c8ff4_z.jpg
The Red-Tailed Racer
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7110/7...c928da69_z.jpg
The Red-Tailed Racer - Head detail
Wow, love the dragon and the racer. Impessive photos!
Regards,
I think you had better make is 95% caution. I believe I may well have an identification for this species:cry: , and it is found in Malaysia too!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Psyche
I will confirm when I know for sure.
Let me hazard a guess.Quote:
Originally Posted by Painted Jezebel
I have actually look at Isma because the subapical & cellspots resembles the genus, but Isma have black eyes, & the likely candidate, I. cronus have no cell spot, but have spots on the underside of the hindwing.
Still if it is something already here it is probably Isma. Isma miosticta?
TL Seow:cheers: