Samui 2012

Thank you. It was the rounded wings that got me confused, possibly the heat also addled my brain!

Regarding the Horaga, I am pleased that it is H. syrinx, as I have much better photos of that species and I can delete this one!

More interesting finds, Les. It is great to see this steady stream of unusual butterflies.

When are you off to Sulawesi? I hope that you guys find and photo lots.

Regards,
David

Thanks, David. Leaving Samui next Thursday, but not arriving on Sulawesi until 12 May.

Incedentally, I'll answer your question to Antonio about the temperature here, for the last 6 days it has been well over 100% in the shade, my highest record was 106%, yesterday. Today, thankfully, it was a bit cooler. But temperatures of 95%+ are expected at this time of year.

During my enforced absence due to a broken computer, I have not been idle.

Part 1.

1&2) Caprona agama agama
3&4) Arhopala selta - male (identified by the broad margins on both wings)
5) Amblypodia anita anita
6) Suastus minutus aditia

Part 2

7) Surendra quercetorum quercetorum
8) Dacalana burmana
9) Elymnias nesaea lioneli
10, 11 & 12) Zela zeus optima - Very rare, and the first time I have managed an upperside shot.

There are others, but I am not sure of their IDs, so will post on another thread.

Congrats on nailing the rare Zela, Les. :cheers:

Great finds, Les. Looks like a good season for you.

Regards,

Great catch Les! Especially the Lycaenidae

Les: Hopefully you have your computer issues resolved and I look forward to seeing your posts. Always enjoyable. It's been pretty hot here this year... in the 90's and up to 100 degrees F. during the hottest part of the day. I don't mind heat, but this heat saps my energy levels. Chng got a little taste of our hot weather during his brief stay here. Take care and look forward to you images. William

Uncle Les, the last two shots of the Zela are fantastic.:thumbsup: It seems newly eclosed as well.:)