A very pleasent surprise amongst my recent cache of papered Stichopthalma is this (male) of S. godfreyi. It comes from Thailand and was collected in May 2009. It was somehow mixed-in with all the other material from Vietnam. This species is probably the "grandest" of the genus with its va...

Yet more really beautiful specimens Trehopr. So glad that you have managed to procure a good series of these incredible butterflies now. As you say the variation from specimen to specimen is really astonishing. This seems to be particularly the case with specimens from Viet-Nam. That is also a reall...

Some lovely Stichophthalma there Trehopr. Particularly fine female specimen of S cambodia you have. Congrats on picking up that one.

My name is Americo N. Bonkewitzz. I am originally from Argentina but have been living in South Africa for the past 33 years. I reside in the beautiful garden of KwaZulu-Natal. Professionally, I am a biologist and zoologist, and throughout my life, I have held a deep interest in the use of butterfli...

Paul K wrote: ↑Fri May 05, 2023 1:20 am This is another species of this genus I had a chance to collect in Costa Rica. Ch.gaudialis and janais can be found in disturb habitats, mainly meadows in the villages and clearings.

Wow Paul!! Those are really beautiful.

Lovely even when worn 58chevy

I don't see how you can do such a perfect mounting job on such a small butterfly. Your skill is amazing. So are the specimens. I can't take the credit for the mounting job on these 58chevy. I actually purchased these already mounted. I agree that they really well set/spread. I should have mentioned...

adamcotton wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 8:09 am Lovely specimens. Where in Yunnan are they from?

The white spotted form is commoner than the dark one in much of Yunnan.

Adam.

Will need to check the data Adam & get back to you.

Two forms from Yunnan China

The Adonis Blue
Formerly Lysandra bellargus.
Two pairs & a female. All bred specimens from U.K. localities. This species has apparently suffered set backs lately here in the U.K. A pity as I had been led to believe it had recovered quite well since it's last decline here in the 1980's.

Kirkwilliams wrote: ↑Mon Apr 17, 2023 10:07 pm Has anyone ever come across a female? I've been looking for 20 years!

No Kirk & make that about forty years looking for me....

bobw wrote: ↑Sun Apr 16, 2023 12:39 pm The genus name should be Totochila Dave.

Thanks Bob. It's old age !!
Will amend.

This butterfly is known as The Speckled Wood here in the U.K. Our subspecies is much darker than those found in southern Europe First picture:Two pairs. Spring & summer broods. Self caught specimens of subspecies tircis from U.K. Second & third pictures:One male & three females of the no...

Pair shown upperside & underside. Argentina.
Third photo is a picture I took(with my phone)of a male in Mendoza, Argentina in August 2018.
I saw a couple other species in Chile on that trip.
The undersides of this genus are beautifully intricate.

joachim wrote: ↑Fri Apr 14, 2023 4:36 pm Hi, these are from Than Le. It is said 7000 m, most I got from him have the same altitude. 700 seems to be correct,
Joachim

Thanks joachim. Had failed to notice that. This specimen is actually from Dang.

Another very recent and pleasing acquisition to my Agrias holdings is this male of Agrias narcissus. It is through the kindness of our fellow forum member (DaveUK) that this wonderful species can be shared and appreciated by someone (me) not having one A recent "trade" with Dave for somet...

A'h yet another superb Pierid species. 🎉☺️ This is one I've never run across and I like it for it's striking colors and the two color forms that the female comes in. Reminds me of the two color form females that Phoebis philea also has. Pierids are such delightfully bright and cheerful butterflies ...

Trehopr1 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 8:29 pm Superb species ....

I also have a pair of this wonderful species and was really very fortunate to run a cross it in an old collection. Pretty much in A1 quality just like yours Dave.

Will have to post a picture of mine sometime.

Look forward to seeing those Trehopr.

A male from VietNam. Upper & underside. Subspecies grandis
A male underside from Assam India. Subspecies magniplaga.

A pair from Queensland Australia shown upper & underside.
I saw this one on the wing in Central Queensland Australia but did not collect it. This is my only pair.