Memphis laura rosea
Memphis laura rosea
Pair shown recto & verso
Data with the verso pair is for the female.
Data with the verso pair is for the female.
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You're welcome. A large species this one. I remember being blown away by a drawer full of these I saw at BMNH in London when I went to view the collections there in the 1980's
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Indeed, another fine species I've never seen.
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True, I believe that M. laura is comparable in size to Coenophlebia archidona -
And a bit larger than Hypna clytemnestra -
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Took a picture of three pairs together for you. Top row females. Bottom row males. All 30+ years old.livingplanet3 wrote: βMon Dec 12, 2022 12:08 amTrue, I believe that M. laura is comparable in size to Coenophlebia archidona -
And a bit larger than Hypna clytemnestra -
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to daveuk: regarding your chimaera chimaera specimens:
the labels for the specimens that you posted appear to be from Michael Hudson at Wau. He often sourced pupa from Aseki and resold specimens when emerged. As you say you purchased these specimens from Ken Thorne in Ontario , you might check with him if you are interested in the original source.
to jhyatt: regarding your chimaera flavidor question:
I obtained two pairs of c.f. from Michael Hudson during a visit to Wau in 2007. I have not seen any specimens since then. His specimens were ex-pupa, the pupa being sourced from Mindik, Huon. Mindik is very difficult to access, only by small aircraft, which might explain why we have not seen any specimens recently.
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the labels for the specimens that you posted appear to be from Michael Hudson at Wau. He often sourced pupa from Aseki and resold specimens when emerged. As you say you purchased these specimens from Ken Thorne in Ontario , you might check with him if you are interested in the original source.
to jhyatt: regarding your chimaera flavidor question:
I obtained two pairs of c.f. from Michael Hudson during a visit to Wau in 2007. I have not seen any specimens since then. His specimens were ex-pupa, the pupa being sourced from Mindik, Huon. Mindik is very difficult to access, only by small aircraft, which might explain why we have not seen any specimens recently.
Colon
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Thanks again. Do you happen to have a specimen of Polygrapha (formerly Anaea) suprema? It's endemic to the higher altitudes of the Atlantic Forest in Brazil. I've only occasionally seen this species for sale, and when I have, the price is quite high. I assume that most such specimens have been sourced from old collections. Unless someone starts breeding it and the price comes down considerably, it's a species that will likely remain absent from my collection -
https://www.eurekalert.org/multimedia/677520
https://www.biofaces.com/post/170957/borboleta/
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Yes I have a male sold to.me as A1- by Chuck Ianni about four years ago. He even sent me a hindwing from another specimen to repair the chip. I prefer a "true" specimen so have not carried out a repair. From memory this A1- specimen was $200. Not cheap at all but this species is rare in collections. I hope it is being bred & will become more readily available & cheaper in the future. From illustrations & photos I have seen the female of this species looks magnificent. The data on my specimen is :Rivera, Uruguay 10th August 2016. I suspect this is erroneous or relates to the place this specimen was bred.livingplanet3 wrote: βTue Dec 13, 2022 9:37 pmThanks again. Do you happen to have a specimen of Polygrapha (formerly Anaea) suprema? It's endemic to the higher altitudes of the Atlantic Forest in Brazil. I've only occasionally seen this species for sale, and when I have, the price is quite high. I assume that most such specimens have been sourced from old collections. Unless someone starts breeding it and the price comes down considerably, it's a species that will likely remain absent from my collection -
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Wow - you actually have one (and a quite nice specimen, at that)! This species is indeed rare in collections, with females being extremely rare. I believe this is the only photo I've ever seen of a female -daveuk wrote: βWed Dec 14, 2022 12:08 am Yes I have a male sold to.me as A1- by Chuck Ianni about four years ago. He even sent me a hindwing from another specimen to repair the chip. I prefer a "true" specimen so have not carried out a repair. From memory this A1- specimen was $200. Not cheap at all but this species is rare in collections. I hope it is being bred & will become more readily available & cheaper in the future. From illustrations & photos I have seen the female of this species looks magnificent. The data on my specimen is :Rivera, Uruguay 10th August 2016. I suspect this is erroneous or relates to the place this specimen was bred...
https://www.theinsectcollector.com/acat ... 33230.html
Another rarely available species of Anaeini is Siderone syntyche polymela (Costa Rica), of which, I have a male that I would grade as A-. Here's an example of this species, which I assume you probably have a specimen of, as well? -
https://www.theinsectcollector.com/acat ... 11552.html
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No I don't have a specimen of that beautiful Siderone. Glad that you do. It's another one which is rarely offered & usually expensive when it is.livingplanet3 wrote: βWed Dec 14, 2022 7:01 pmhttps://www.theinsectcollector.com/acat ... 33230.html
Another rarely available species of Anaeini is Siderone syntyche polymela (Costa Rica), of which, I have a male that I would grade as A-. Here's an example of this species, which I assume you probably have a specimen of,
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daveuk wrote: βWed Dec 14, 2022 7:21 pmNo I don't have a specimen of that beautiful Siderone. Glad that you do. It's another one which is rarely offered & usually expensive when it is.livingplanet3 wrote: βWed Dec 14, 2022 7:01 pmhttps://www.theinsectcollector.com/acat ... 33230.html
Another rarely available species of Anaeini is Siderone syntyche polymela (Costa Rica), of which, I have a male that I would grade as A-. Here's an example of this species, which I assume you probably have a specimen of,
This bug flies at a spot with Prepona aedon rodriguezi in Belize - and the two are almost impossible to tell apart on the wing. All you see is flashing blue and red - until they land. Then of course, you can separate them pretty easily! P. aedon tends to look "larger" in flight because the blue extends to the HW. Of the two - Siderone syntyche is much rarer - and I only have a pair from this lone spot (taken a year apart!). In contrast, P aedon rodriguezi is pretty widespread in granite soil rainforest - and we've seen and taken it at around a half dozen sites.
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How lucky you are Dave to have nabbed suprema !
What a superb and very seldom seen species. I have only seen one offered in the last year and it fetched far more than $200 for the specimen. I've never seen one in a private collection of any kind.
Thank you for sharing you're wonderful rarity and good fortune with us....
What a superb and very seldom seen species. I have only seen one offered in the last year and it fetched far more than $200 for the specimen. I've never seen one in a private collection of any kind.
Thank you for sharing you're wonderful rarity and good fortune with us....
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You are welcome Trehopr. Feel lucky to have one. A photo of another female in D'AbreraTrehopr1 wrote: βWed Dec 14, 2022 9:37 pm How lucky you are Dave to have nabbed suprema !
What a superb and very seldom seen species. I have only seen one offered in the last year and it fetched far more than $200 for the specimen. I've never seen one in a private collection of any kind.
Thank you for sharing you're wonderful rarity and good fortune with us....
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That's a really superb female suprema specimen.
Which of D'Abrera's books is this from? I've seen a few of his books, but don't own any of them.
Incidentally - lately, I've been trying to find out if a certain book that I saw decades ago in a library might have been one of his. All I can remember is that it was a rather small book (about field guide size), and the dust jacket had a series of Agrias specimens on it. I can't recall the title.
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I believe the book you are thinking of is titled "The World of Butterflies" by Michael Dickens & Eric Storey (1972).
I have three copies at home. I don't recall the species being in there but, you could be right and I will have to look when I am at home tonight.
I have three copies at home. I don't recall the species being in there but, you could be right and I will have to look when I am at home tonight.
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Thanks - yes, that's the book; I probably last saw it around 40 years ago, in a local library -Trehopr1 wrote: βThu Dec 15, 2022 12:03 am I believe the book you are thinking of is titled "The World of Butterflies" by Michael Dickens & Eric Storey (1972).
I have three copies at home. I don't recall the species being in there but, you could be right and I will have to look when I am at home tonight.
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Yes, Siderone are very fast flyers ! I had the luck to net one in flight in French Guiana, I was very proud of myself !
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It's this one. I have a few volumes. They are full of errors but I still find them quite useful for identification. Plus they have an aesthetic value too.livingplanet3 wrote: βWed Dec 14, 2022 10:52 pm That's a really superb female suprema specimen.
Which of D'Abrera's books is this from? I've seen a few of his books, but don't own any of them.
Incidentally - lately, I've been trying to find out if a certain book that I saw decades ago in a library might have been one of his. All I can remember is that it was a rather small book (about field guide size), and the dust jacket had a series of Agrias specimens on it. I can't recall the title.
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Consul excellens (http://insecta.pro/taxonomy/53940) is a species of Anaeini that was formerly quite scarce in collections, but has become much more available and affordable in recent years due to captive rearing -
Live specimens have even been featured in some US butterfly exhibits -
https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/exhib ... de/orange/
This only seems to be true of the nominate subspecies, however, as ssp. genini still commands high prices -
Live specimens have even been featured in some US butterfly exhibits -
https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/exhib ... de/orange/
This only seems to be true of the nominate subspecies, however, as ssp. genini still commands high prices -
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