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Sheila · over 100 messages posted Joined: 10 Nov 2002 Posts: 178

I think this is a Silver Streak Blue. It's a great name, especially as it doesn't look at all blue from this angle. it is Blue on the upperside. This is apparently an uncommon butterfly.

Guy Mlller · Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2004 2:21 am Post subject:

Very nice pictures.
There are numerous similar, but different species of brown butterflies - this one has an irridescent blue on the topside of it's wings - but this is the nearest I got to being able to photograph the "blue side"

zep · Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2004 7:00 pm Post subject:

Nice pictures! I've tried to get a butterfly shot but can't get the creatures to sit still long enough. I'l try again this weekend.

Since we don't seem to have any real butterfly experts around, maybe we should introduce a new rrequirement - identify the butterfly you photograph from available resources on the Internet.

Guy Mlller · Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2004 7:10 pm Post subject:

I also have difficulties taking pictures of butterflies, but have found that if they settle you can actually get quite close to them to take the photo. But keep yr movements slow.
If they fly away, hang in there, there is a very good chance they will return to the same spot.
Best time seems to be early morning, as they appear a little sleepy & like to sun themselves to warm up their wings.
Another example today, although I will try & dig up it's name later

Sheila · over 100 messages posted Joined: 10 Nov 2002 Posts: 178

Beautiful - it is also valuable to see what plants they are on or interested in.

Sheila · over 100 messages posted Joined: 10 Nov 2002 Posts: 178

I think this may be a Red Helen. This one never fully settled, the wings always busy.

Sheila · over 100 messages posted Joined: 10 Nov 2002 Posts: 178

Lamma-Gung · Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2004 8:13 pm Post subject:

Wow, some really great photos, guys!

It's such a relief to come into this forum, like a safe haven sheltering from all the nastiness, attacks, gossip and rumours swirling around in some of the other forums...
Can I stay here for a few minutes to take a breather before holding my breath and diving back into the other forums, please? Wink

Great job, Zep, managing to attract some serious nature-lovers and photographers! I think it's time for another little feature in my daily Blog and in the next Lamma-zine, showcasing your photos to a much bigger audience than in these forums with its still small number of loyal regulars.

Should I call it "Guy's Butterflies" after the recent "Sheila's Spiders" feature in the Lamma-zine Blog? Laughing

Sheila · over 100 messages posted Joined: 10 Nov 2002 Posts: 178

This moth really looks like it is carved from wood. It is a big moth ... about 9 - 10 cm.

Guy MIller · Over 1,000 messages posted Joined: 06 May 2004 Posts: 1156

Lamma-Gung · Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2004 8:50 pm Post subject:

Sheila · over 100 messages posted Joined: 10 Nov 2002 Posts: 178

Aw shucks, Guy. I blush.

Here is an clear side shot of the moth. I forgot to add it to the previous post. A rather handsome beast.

Guy MIller · Over 1,000 messages posted Joined: 06 May 2004 Posts: 1156

Lamma-Gung · Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2004 9:52 pm Post subject: Re: Moth again

Awwww, guys, you seem to be working overtime in damaging the naughty & nasty image of Lamma.com.hk by being soooooooo cute!

Guy "a rather handsome beast" Miller flirting with Sheila who likes all beasts as a true animal lover... Embarassed

Guy MIller · Over 1,000 messages posted Joined: 06 May 2004 Posts: 1156

Would much rather spend my time in the Flora & Fauna forums, but duty calls.. TTFN

Guy Mlller · Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2004 9:31 pm Post subject:

Sorry Zep - will try to get the name later

zep · Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2004 12:35 am Post subject:

Some great shots here. Guy's Butterflies sounds good, or even ":Guys and Shielas" - sounds like an Australian version of "Guys and Dolls"

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Lamma-Gung · Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2004 12:58 am Post subject: Bugs Behaving Badly

I agree, Zep.
But I've actually chosen YOUR nicely alliterating title of "Bugs Behaving Badly" as the Lamma-zine photo gallery title for all the photos in this forum, including "Guys & Sheilas" photos.

I've used it already for your photo submission in my blog for the very first "Copulating Bugs" photo you've submitted recently...

More photos!

Guy Mlller · Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2004 6:10 pm Post subject:

And another

Guy Mlller · Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2004 12:03 am Post subject:

Sorry Zep - another I can't name

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