The crossing of these 2 species produces some very
nice (hybrid) examples. Had another opportunity to
nab 3 more females. Can't seem to resist them....
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- Fri Mar 10, 2023 3:23 am
- Forum: Show Your Favorite Specimen
- Topic: Three (hybrid) P. zelicaon x P. polxenes coloro (females)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 271
- Fri Mar 10, 2023 2:20 am
- Forum: Show Your Favorite Specimen
- Topic: Papilio glaucus (natural occurring genetic anomalies)
- Replies: 48
- Views: 2171
Papilio glaucus (natural occurring genetic anomalies)
Odd specimens like these can sometimes be encountered in field. They are (one-of-a-kinds) and are revered and coveted by collectors for being "wild captured" examples. Their genetic anomalies show on their wings as blotches or excessive melanism. They are DIFFRENT from gynandromorphs which...
- Fri Mar 10, 2023 1:34 am
- Forum: Show Your Favorite Specimen
- Topic: Papilio glaucus (Spring generation / transitionals)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 273
Papilio glaucus (Spring generation / transitionals)
The Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus) is quite a variable butterfly species with 2 color forms of the (female), a recognised subspecies (maynardi), a seldom encountered (smoky/transitional) form, rare occurring examples which feature genetic anomalies on the wings, and lastly incredible gynandromo...
- Thu Mar 09, 2023 11:42 pm
- Forum: Show Your Favorite Specimen
- Topic: Euploea blossomae
- Replies: 1
- Views: 196
Re: Euploea blossomae
Wow, more excellence from the Euploea genus !
Lovely species Dave.
Lovely species Dave.
- Thu Mar 09, 2023 7:36 pm
- Forum: Coleoptera
- Topic: Unusual and/or unique Scarabeidae
- Replies: 35
- Views: 5454
Unusual and/or unique Scarabeidae
In all fairness to our Scarabaeidae enthusiasts I thought that a thread about some of the more interesting looking species was in order. To start off this topic I'll begin with a unique species that a friend of mine has in his collection. Here is Paraheterosternus ludeckei and so far it is (the only...
- Thu Mar 09, 2023 5:43 pm
- Forum: Show Your Favorite Specimen
- Topic: It comes from Chiang Mai Thailand !
- Replies: 8
- Views: 433
Re: It comes from Chiang Mai Thailand !
Wow, how lucky you are Dave to have this subspecies of lidderdalii ! !
That one now has "mythical" status amongst those who know anything of its former existence.
Incredible timing on your part....
Impeccable specimen !
That one now has "mythical" status amongst those who know anything of its former existence.
Incredible timing on your part....
Impeccable specimen !
- Thu Mar 09, 2023 6:12 am
- Forum: Show Your Favorite Specimen
- Topic: Anise Swallowtail (Papilio zelicaon)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 499
Re: Anise Swallowtail (Papilio zelicaon)
Here I have recently secured a splendid (bred) pair of
this wonderful western species of swallowtail.
this wonderful western species of swallowtail.
- Thu Mar 09, 2023 4:13 am
- Forum: Show Your Favorite Specimen
- Topic: Rothschildia
- Replies: 8
- Views: 776
Re: Rothschildia
Here is another species of mine.
The I.D. on it says Rothschildia hesperus.
I like this one for the pink color at the apex of'the forewings
as well as for the bi-dimentional windows; triangular in the
forewings and circular in the hindwings !
The I.D. on it says Rothschildia hesperus.
I like this one for the pink color at the apex of'the forewings
as well as for the bi-dimentional windows; triangular in the
forewings and circular in the hindwings !
- Wed Mar 08, 2023 10:34 pm
- Forum: Show Your Favorite Specimen
- Topic: Agrias butterflies
- Replies: 131
- Views: 9017
Re: Agrias butterflies
Since this thread has gone silent for a bit I'll resurrect it with a new addition/acquisition of mine. This honey was 3 months in waiting and each and every one I "land" is a triumph to me. My holdings are small but, they are just so incredibly marvelous ! I've never had a species with yel...
- Wed Mar 08, 2023 7:42 pm
- Forum: Show Your Favorite Specimen
- Topic: Graphium hicetaon (Guadalcanal, S. Is.)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 295
Re: Graphium hicetaon (Guadalcanal, S. Is.)
Interesting to know this little "honey" is something
rather un-commonly occurring in collections. Nice...
Indeed, I do wonder if Chuck saw or caught any of these
magnificent three....
rather un-commonly occurring in collections. Nice...
Indeed, I do wonder if Chuck saw or caught any of these
magnificent three....
- Wed Mar 08, 2023 7:38 pm
- Forum: Show Your Favorite Specimen
- Topic: It comes from Chiang Mai Thailand !
- Replies: 8
- Views: 433
Re: It comes from Chiang Mai Thailand !
Some fascinating and uniquely specific behavior related
to this genus Adam. I very much welcome your insights
and observations related to these !
to this genus Adam. I very much welcome your insights
and observations related to these !
- Wed Mar 08, 2023 7:30 pm
- Forum: Show Your Favorite Specimen
- Topic: Papilio maacki (Hunon Island)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 356
Papilio maacki (Hunon Island)
Here's a variable species of "legend" from Japan. Wow, those folks sure have been blessed with a plethora of simply gorgeous swallowtail species over there. Spring generations are known to be smaller yet, even bolder colored. This large attractive summer generation male hails specifically ...
- Wed Mar 08, 2023 5:59 pm
- Forum: Show Your Favorite Specimen
- Topic: Graphium hicetaon (Guadalcanal, S. Is.)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 295
Graphium hicetaon (Guadalcanal, S. Is.)
Here is another cool looking and powerfully built
papilio (Graphium) species. Looks like it would be
hard to see amongst the foliage of its native land.
Probably, tough to capture as well because it seems
packed with muscles....
papilio (Graphium) species. Looks like it would be
hard to see amongst the foliage of its native land.
Probably, tough to capture as well because it seems
packed with muscles....
- Wed Mar 08, 2023 4:41 pm
- Forum: Show Your Favorite Specimen
- Topic: It comes from Chiang Mai Thailand !
- Replies: 8
- Views: 433
Re: It comes from Chiang Mai Thailand !
Thank you Adam very much ! So, to be clear this name should then be Meandrusa lachinus aribbas (based on the locality data) ? I've had this quite a few years. The label you see is what I received it with. I took its I.D. for what it was.... Found it in a collection being parted-out for sale and was ...
- Wed Mar 08, 2023 7:02 am
- Forum: Show Your Favorite Specimen
- Topic: It comes from Chiang Mai Thailand !
- Replies: 8
- Views: 433
It comes from Chiang Mai Thailand !
Here is a surprise for Adam. A little something I've had which
is (unique) to me for its coloration. The data is there and so
are all the legs !
Only, slightly "bumped" otherwise....
Do you see many of these Adam ? Is it common fodder ?
is (unique) to me for its coloration. The data is there and so
are all the legs !
Only, slightly "bumped" otherwise....
Do you see many of these Adam ? Is it common fodder ?
- Wed Mar 08, 2023 6:20 am
- Forum: Insect Photography & Video
- Topic: Treehoppers from Ecuador
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4649
Re: Treehoppers from Ecuador
Most excellent John !
Capital... Capital...
Great narration and video overall.
Capital... Capital...
Great narration and video overall.
- Tue Mar 07, 2023 7:12 am
- Forum: Coleoptera
- Topic: Cerambycidae of "weird " appearance
- Replies: 65
- Views: 13231
Re: Cerambycidae of "weird " appearance
I forgot all about Dorystenes in my original post !
Dang, don't know how I overlooked that one. It sure
is a standout species for a thread like this. I've got
2 myself...
Dang, don't know how I overlooked that one. It sure
is a standout species for a thread like this. I've got
2 myself...
- Tue Mar 07, 2023 7:09 am
- Forum: Coleoptera
- Topic: Cerambycidae of "weird " appearance
- Replies: 65
- Views: 13231
Re: Cerambycidae of "weird " appearance
Say Bandrow,
Looks like I've got a nice example of Sternotomis
(Ultiolemur) pupieri myself ! Great choice of species
to show in this thread.
Looks like I've got a nice example of Sternotomis
(Ultiolemur) pupieri myself ! Great choice of species
to show in this thread.
- Sun Mar 05, 2023 11:44 pm
- Forum: Show Your Favorite Specimen
- Topic: Marpesia eleuchea (Dominican Republic)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 258
Re: Marpesia eleuchea (Dominican Republic)
Wow, Dave thank you so very much in correcting this species identification !
I have to say that you are one of my "go-to guys" for (proper) species I.D. (adjustments) !!
Paul K is also quite good and has been invaluable in his assistance as well.
I have to say that you are one of my "go-to guys" for (proper) species I.D. (adjustments) !!
Paul K is also quite good and has been invaluable in his assistance as well.
- Sun Mar 05, 2023 11:20 pm
- Forum: Coleoptera
- Topic: Biggest Beetle
- Replies: 53
- Views: 20114
Re: Biggest Beetle
Another of the great ones is this primeval-looking monster of the Amazon region. Its distribution is rather wide with its presence in Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Columbia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana. Males run the gamut of size from as little as 8 or 9 cm on up to the record of 17.7 c...