Photos of Butterflies and Moths of Southern Thailand
It
is common to come upon a group of mixed species of butterflies
on the ground. In most cases, they're after the salt or other
minerals left in the dried urine of animals. Of course, the
many species of flowers that decorate the Kingdom are also a
wonderful places for butterfly and moth encounters.|
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1.) Ideopsis similis (family: Nymphalidae), sometimes called "Blue Glassy Tiger", male; common, widespread Asian relative of the Monarch butterfly. |
2.) Same as #1 |
3.)
Lyssa zampa (Uraniidae), no common name; not a butterfly, but
a moth; nocturnal but often flushed from vegetation by people
walking through the forest. |
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4.)
Lexias dirtea (Nymphalidae), often called "Archduke",
male. |
5.) Pachliopta coon (Papilionidae), "Common clubtail", male; many subspecies; ranges form NE India though the Malay Peninsula. |
6.) Same as #4 |
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7.) Euploea mulciber (Nymphalidae), "Striped blue crow", male; another common Asian relative of the Monarch. |
8.) Anagnia sp. (Arctiidae), a moth with no common name. |
9.)
Attacus atlas (Saturniidae), "Atlas Moth", male; common
silk moth throughout tropical and subtropical Asia. |
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? This stunning moth was found in a mangrove forest in Phang Nga Bay. It has clear 'panes' within its wings |
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Scientific
names, common names and additional info provided by Dr. Jason Weintraub
of Philadelphia's Academy of Natural Sciences
and Mr.
Ted Lewis of Philadelphia.
© All photos taken by JP Bennett and Dave Williams
