Chiang Dao NS, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Order : Lepidoptera
Family : Riodininae
Sub-Family : Nemeobiinae
Genus : Abisara
Species : Abisara abnormis

This is a rare species that is only found in a few locations in Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and southern China. It is a small-medium size butterfly with a wingspan of 40-48mm. There is little difference between the sexes but the female is slightly paler in colour than the male. Habitat is sheltered forest locations with plenty of shade where they 'hop' from one plant to another in a short bouncy flight. Like other Riodininae species, when it lands on vegetation it usually has its wings half open at 45 degrees, making it difficult to take a decent photograph of the upper wings. When mud puddling it closes its wings like most other species.
The larval foodplants are believed to be Maesa sp. (Primulaceae) , a genus of vines, shrubs, and trees up to 12m tall. Unfortunately I know of no research into the lifecycle of this little beauty and therefore have no further information on this.

All my insect pics are single, handheld shots of live insects in wild situations.

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Doi Suthep-Pui N.P., Chiang Mai, Thailand

Order : Lepidoptera
Family : Riodinidae
Sub-Family : Nemeobiinae
Genus : Abisara
Species : Abisara echerius paionea


Released last week. My new publication 'Butterfly Diversity in the Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, Chiang Mai, Thailand'. It contains the results of my research over the last 8 years and as you would expect there are lots of photos. It is 73pp in .pdf format and can be viewed and downloaded for free at my website.
If you are interested this link takes you directly to the download page -
bugs-alive.blogspot.com

All my insect pics are one shot, hand-held macros of live insects in the wild.

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Doi Suthep-Pui N.P., Chiang Mai, Thailand

Order : Lepidoptera
Family : Riodinidae
Sub-Family : Nemeobiinae
Genus : Abisara
Species : Abisara echerius paionea

Abisara echerius, known as the Plum Judy, is distributed from Sri Lanka, through India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China. It is quite variable in appearance but always has this distinctive angular form. It is an uncommon species in Thailand and is found mainly in the very north of the country. It is an active butterfly that spends much of its time in the treetops but can occasionally be seen amongst foliage lower down. It has an unusal habit of frequently turning around as it progresses along branches and this is useful in identifying the species even from a distance. It is thought that this behaviour is designed to confuse and evade predators.
It is a small to medium size butterfly with a wingspan of 42-50mm and is usually only found in forests. Larval host plants include Maesa indica , Embelia subcoriacea, Embelia laeta and possibly other species in the herbaceous Primulaceae family.

All my insect pics are handheld single shots of live animals, usually in the wild.

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Doi Suthep-Pui NP, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Order : Lepidoptera
Family : Riodininae
Sub-Family : Nemeobiinae
Genus : Abisara
Species : Abisara fylla fylla

I have recently uploaded a new set of Thailand pics on my website. Mostly butterflies but a couple of other things as well. Please have a look - bugs-alive.blogspot.com

All my insect pics are one shot, hand-held macros of live insects in the wild.

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Doi Suthep-Pui NP, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Order : Lepidoptera
Family : Riodinidae
Sub-Family : Nemeobiinae
Genus : Abisara
Species : Abisara saturata meta

If you are interested to see more of my most recent Thailand pics visit my website -
bugs-alive.blogspot.com

This is a rare species found in the darker parts of the forest. On my latest trip I was lucky enough to see both the male and female of this beautiful butterfly.

All my insect pics are single, handheld shots of live insects in wild situations.

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