A new record for KPG and the South of Thailand

[Common Mime]

Lovely rings!!! I am happy to see the two-spotted Blue and this fellow got itself 6!

[Painted Jezebel]

Those first and last silvery spots are what differentiates this species from Chilades (Freyeria) trochylus (Large Grass Jewel), though 'large' can not really describe it (c.15-22mm wingspan). This is also found in Thailand, but only in the north-west.........so far!!!!

[Painted Jezebel]

I am delighted to say that Chilades putli has been found on Samui...but not by me! Monique has a photo of one on her website, found near her home.

Guess where I am going at the earliest opportunity!

[Angiud]

Just to refresh, one more shot of the 10th of December


the Small Grass Jewel