Two more from the Philippines

[Tony Moore]

This amazing insect was sailing around a small valley near the coast at San Juan. It was being 'buzzed' by a very aggressive 'Eggfly', which looked about a quarter its size. I think it may be a Filipino version of the Common Birdwing.

One of the 'Grass Yellows', I think, probably Common GY. They rarely rest, and then usually deep in the vegetation - I was very lucky with this one. These are the most amazing islands - massive development everywhere, but pockets of forest with the most astonishing butterflies. Sadly, few allow photo opportunities, but hope springs eternal....

More soon, with luck,

Tony M.

[Padfield]

Your first butterfly is, as you say, a birdwing, Troides rhadamantus. What a treat!! It seems to be called the 'golden birdwing' on the web.

I wouldn't dare try to identify the Eurema species without a field guide specifically to Philippine butterflies, but it certainly seems compatible with Eurema hecabe, the common grass yellow, which flies throughout the Old World tropical regions.

Brilliant stuff.

Guy

[Chris Jackson]

Very nice exotic photos Tony. A pleasure to contemplate.
Chris

[NickMorgan]

I'm enjoying all of your Philippine butterfly pictures. It's great to see something different!

[Tony Moore]

Thanks, Guys,

I'm enjoying finding them, frustrating though it often is.

Tony.