Thank you Cabintom for the details to my question !

You certainly know far more about the "lay of the land" over there and you have certainly come to know your African butterflies VERY well.

Much appreciated....

Cabintom, Thank you so much for your help with the last unidentified species I posted. Was wondering, if the varungas mountain range runs through Uganda (where the mountain gorillas live); then wouldn't this be a case of endemism where one would find some specific endemic species unique to only that...

All of the following specimens were kindly "gifted to me this past summer by a good friend and member here on the forum. Finally, I have been able to delve in to this rich supply of fantastic butterflies. Each and every species seems so diffrent from the next (or previous one) that I have to sa...

Our native Orange Sulphur (Colias eurytheme) of the eastern seaboard is widespread throughout and common as butterfly species go. It is a bright and "cheery" species to encounter as it flashes brightly in the sunshine of clover-laden fields in mid-summer on through most of fall. It is duri...

I must admit that I have never tried preserving moth pupae however, I would be inclined to probably drop them in a bottle of 90% rubbing alcohol and leave them there for a couple of months and then pull them out and pin them. 90% rubbing alcohol really stiffens up anything you drop in it and by subm...

I like seeing the drawers that you do post (here and there) Chuck. You seem to have quite a few nice specimens there and still and all you are still very much aware of the differences of MOST of what you have there. I'm certain you could very easily just utilize another drawer and place the truly qu...

Has anyone here had any luck in finding any "wild" silkmoth cocoons thus far this winter ?

I cannot say as I have had any luck but, I still get out and investigate any clumps of leaves on tree branches or other "out of place" anomalies....

Hello Borearctia, BobW who is one of our global moderators has a specialized interest in this group so, I'm sure once he sees this post he will be able to answer your questions . He may possibly be able to even provide a photograph of the female since he has a mighty nice collection of Casniidae per...

Ha, Ha, Ha, --- I love that moniker kevinkk - "forest goats" !

I never thought of it that way but, you're absolutely right.

So, what moniker do you apply to rabbits ?

Very nice indeed mothman55 !🎉☺️ You have a nice story yourself having collected your female example at Vernon's property. Those other two are a mighty nice gift to receive from your local collector friend who donated his collection. You had a good eye for the species when you picked those out !👀👍🎉☺️...

Always a real crowd pleaser.... https://i.imgur.com/bAFcD4b.jpg M. hecuba obidonius (Brazil) Finally, one of five drawers that I have as my holdings are modest..... https://i.imgur.com/W0WeDPk.jpg Still looking for a few select ones but, I'm pleased with what I have managed thus far. It's a tough ma...

A few more individuals.... https://i.imgur.com/Mp0tTwV.jpg M. marcus (female) https://i.imgur.com/puR4wO3.jpg M. deidamia (male) *one of my favorite banded species ! https://i.imgur.com/0CE9Rdz.jpg M. electara (female)(Bolivia) *my largest banded specimen ! https://i.imgur.com/bswWOHl.jpg Comparison...

Hello again Anna, As promised I'm posting a few of my hard won treasures. Wow, they sure are dazzling Bill altogather in one "big" drawer ! So, here's a few with more to come.... https://i.imgur.com/OOaNT5L.jpg M. rhetenor helena https://i.imgur.com/BwqAnA7.jpg M. cytheris ---was portis or...

Fantastic Bill !

These fellows are ALWAYS pretty spectacular
and seldom encountered overall.

Well Done....

Hello Anna, Thank you so much for kindly posting photo's of some of your holdings. The 3rd photo amongst your M. hecuba pic's is absolutely a spectacular specimen ! The females of theseus yaritanus and amphitrion attali are also especially nice. I can appreciate those brown morpho's because its not ...

This delightful little pierid species is one of localized appearance here in Illinois. It is one of our "seasonal colonizers" of the Midwest states. The larvae feed on Partridge Pea (Cassia) whilst the adults prefer Aster flowers. Old (relict) fields which have been taken-back by nature ar...

Anna, are morphos a specialty group of interest to you ? Would like to see others if you have them as I am fond of them generally. Would also like to know if you ever landed a (female) of Morpho absoloni ? That's a tough one and generally even more expensive than M. cypris cyanites. I believe the Ve...

Only once in my life have I seen this amazing species AND managed to capture it ! It was pure luck and happenstance that I would be on vacation with my family during the early spring (break) which schools have in my region. This is a time when some families take a trip somewhere or when the college ...

Hello Cabintom,

Here is that underside shot of whatever species this is....

Hope this clarifies this specimens status. Again, it is out
of Uganda.

I have adjusted the title of my post Chuck.