Butterflies in July 2022 (1st half)

Looks like the month of July has been a productive month. With a couple of bright sunny days and a few public holidays in the mix, the butterfly numbers have also been increased. Hence their photos in July 2022 will have to be separated into two parts. Here are some of those interesting ones seen.

It's not easy to take a photo of a butterfly in flight (BIF). Luckily this one was fluttering just about the right timing for a distant shot. 

This is a Burmese Sailor (Neptis leucoporous cresina) instead of a Clear Sailor (Neptis clinia leuconata)

The next butterfly below is not as common as it sounds. Nevertheless according to some butterfly spotters, they can occasionally be seen quite often in some locations.

Common Sergeant (Athyma perius perius)

This one was seen in Penang mainland.

Its underwings are equally nice.

Chequered Lancer (Plastingia naga)

Hardly seen their open wings. So this one was identified from the white streak at its costa forewings.

Palm King (Amatthusia phidippus phidippus)

This is a large butterfly with an interesting looking ocelli.

It was foraging among the jungle litter - even squeezing itself under some leaves.

Palm King can be quite skittish but this time it was friendly to me.

Trying to identify the next two butterflies can be quite challenging for me because I have yet to master their key features. Luckily there are some mahagurus/sifus in the FB group to assist me.

The above is a female Malay Baron (Euthalia monina monina)

The above is a female Taneacia pelea pelea (Malayan Viscount)

The next few butterflies are real gems

The colour of its upperwings are so stunning that you will just forget about trying to take its photo. It has shining metallic green and a patch of light blue. 

Common Gem (Poritia hewitsoni) 

It took me two trips to take this photos. The first time it was seen about 50 meters away. So I decided to try my luck again the following week. Lo and behold, on my second trip, it came much nearer to me. 

Common Gem (Poritia hewitsoni) 

This butterfly is full of love I guess - there were so many love signs on its wings as you can see.

Sometimes luck can strike twice as the following gem also came nearby on my second trip.

Sumatran Gem (Poritia sumatranae)

Initially I thought I was seeing the same butterfly but after scrutinising its underwings patterns, I realised that I have just got another gem.

Sumatran Gem (Poritia sumatranae)

I smiled all the way home and slept happily thereafter :-) 

MORE BUTTERFLY PHOTOS COMING YOUR WAY

STANDBY FOR THE 2ND PART !