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Tony Moore wrote:Wow!!

Thanks Tony

Tony M.

bugboy wrote:Stunning! That Common Copper (or Small Copper as we call it, assuming it is L. phlaeas) looks somewhat out of place amongst all that exotica!

Thanks bugboy!!! It is definitely L. phlaeas. It does look out of place but they are also beautiful species too!!! It is at an altitude of 2400 masl whereas rest are below 1300 masl.

rgds,
Sonam

Hi all,

A comparative plate of 4 species of sapphires found inn Bhutan. There are 7 of them in Bhutan.

1. Top left : Azure sapphire, H. moorei
2. Top right : Powdery green sapphire, H.tamu
3: Indian Purple sapphire : H. indicus
4: Golden sapphire : H. brahma

Azure sapphire is found at 2400 masl while the rest are all below 1500 mas

Hope you all like it.

rgds,
Sonam

First time I've looked in on your diary and just had to add my bit.... it is awesome, incredible, beautiful as others have said.... thank you for posting images of these breathtaking species.

Kip wrote:First time I've looked in on your diary and just had to add my bit.... it is awesome, incredible, beautiful as others have said.... thank you for posting images of these breathtaking species.

Thanks Kip

What a quartet! And here's me thinking female Brown Hairstreak can't be beaten!

She'd stand no chance in a beauty contest against these stunners.

David M wrote:What a quartet! And here's me thinking female Brown Hairstreak can't be beaten!

She'd stand no chance in a beauty contest against these stunners.

Hi David,

I think the Hairstreaks are great too. But their usual closed-wing stand is really frustrating when you are photographing.

Sonam

Three of our five Hairstreaks always settle with wings closed, Sonam, but Brown Hairstreaks (along with Purple) open up quite regularly:
The undersides are especially attractive too:

Sonam

Can I add my thanks for such an inspiring and beautiful collection of pictures. For me this is another world and I am pleased to have a chance to see it through your pictures. I have looked through the diary from start to finish in one sitting. I don't know how I missed it before. The more I investigate here at UKB the more I enjoy the knowledge and passion that so many people share.

I look forward to your updates and to more extraordinarily wonderful butterflies Thank you. Peter

David M wrote:Three of our five Hairstreaks always settle with wings closed, Sonam, but Brown Hairstreaks (along with Purple) open up quite regularly:

The undersides are especially attractive too:

Dull Green Hairstreak UP.

David M,

Thanks for sharing the Brown Hairstreak. Is the open wing male or female? This looks similar to females of Sapphires. Attaching here a pic. of the Dull Green hairstreak open wing. It was knocked down unconscious by a passing vehicle. Normally you don't see them with open wings.

rgds,
Sonam

Art Frames wrote:Sonam

Can I add my thanks for such an inspiring and beautiful collection of pictures. For me this is another world and I am pleased to have a chance to see it through your pictures. I have looked through the diary from start to finish in one sitting. I don't know how I missed it before. The more I investigate here at UKB the more I enjoy the knowledge and passion that so many people share.

I look forward to your updates and to more extraordinarily wonderful butterflies Thank you. Peter

Dear Peter,

No need to thank. I guess we are all nature lovers. it is great to share the joys. I enjoy British butterflies which some of them can be found in Bhutan as well.

Will keep posting pics. after each trips i make.

rgds,
Sonam

Sonam Dorji wrote:David M, Thanks for sharing the Brown Hairstreak. Is the open wing male or female? ....

This photo is of a female. Unusually, it is the female of this species that is the more brightly coloured. This has confused many people, including one of our well-respected field guides, which got it wrong in the first edition!

Hi all,

I am currently chasing Bhutan Glory as this is the time. It is in Western Bhutan. I got some record shots that I would like to share with the forum members. I will be here for some time, so hopefully, I get better pics to share with you all.

rgds,
Sonam

Just when I think that the Butterflies from your country can't get any more exotic, they do !.

Looking forward to much more,
Trevor.

Sonam Dorji wrote:I am currently chasing Bhutan Glory as this is the time. It is in Western Bhutan. I got some record shots that I would like to share with the forum members. I will be here for some time, so hopefully, I get better pics to share with you all.

What a spectacular insect. I shall await more images with anticipation, Sonam. You really DO have some exquisite butterflies in your country.

David M wrote:
What a spectacular insect. I shall await more images with anticipation, Sonam. You really DO have some exquisite butterflies in your country.

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trevor wrote:Just when I think that the Butterflies from your country can't get any more exotic, they do !.

Looking forward to much more,
Trevor.

Thanks Trevor and David. Will definitely keep you guys posted when I get better pics. I see more of worn out species now.

rgds,
Sonam

Sonam Dorji wrote:Thanks Trevor and David. Will definitely keep you guys posted when I get better pics. I see more of worn out species now.

Bring on as many worn out species as you can find, Sonam!! Your butterflies are almost other-worldly to we Brits. How I wish I lived in a place with such beautiful insect companions. You truly are very fortunate.

Hi everyone,

These are not my pics. I had accompanied a group from Singapore in Sept. and they were able to get good pics. of Bhutan Glory. These pics. are by Mr. KC Tsang and I really liked the quality so I am sharing it with you all.

My quest for better pics. on Bhutan Glory still continues.

rgds,
Sonam

Just WOW!!! It doesn't look real

Mr Tsang has taken some remarkable photos. Good luck with your own quest.

Mike

Incredible !.

bugboy wrote:Just WOW!!! It doesn't look real

MikeOxon wrote:Mr Tsang has taken some remarkable photos. Good luck with your own quest.

Mike

trevor wrote:Incredible !.

Thank you all. This is one common species in Bhutan.

Sonam