Khao Sok NP, Surat Thani, Thailand

[moloch]

not so easy to keep the aesthetic of a picture at high levels deep in the jungle with a backpack, leeches and (for me) a completely wet shirt

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.

Congrads on the new sightings and discoveries. It would be exciting to find something that has not been previously described.


Regards,

[Banded Yeoman]

yes!

We are all really excited for you two!

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!

[Painted Jezebel]

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.

[Psyche]

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

[Painted Jezebel]

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

I can get 1 - 3 OK, but for No4., LC, could I borrow your rabbit?!!!!

[Angiud]

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.

Do you are organizing a new trip to Khao Sok without telling me?



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!

[Angiud]

A few more shots of other insects and reptiles.


Agama


Tortoise bug


Unidentified Grasshopper


Glenea pulchra


Unidentified Stick Insect


The Red-Tailed Racer


The Red-Tailed Racer - Head detail

[moloch]

Wow, love the dragon and the racer. Impessive photos!

Regards,

[Painted Jezebel]

Here is that 5% worth of caution.

I think you had better make is 95% caution. I believe I may well have an identification for this species , and it is found in Malaysia too!!

I will confirm when I know for sure.

[Psyche]

I think you had better make is 95% caution. I believe I may well have an identification for this species , and it is found in Malaysia too!!

I will confirm when I know for sure.

Let me hazard a guess.
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