Anti-febrile Dichroa (Chinese Quinine) Hydrangea febrifuga

Anti-febrile Dichroa (Chinese Quinine) Hydrangea febrifuga

Anti-febrile Dichroa is found in Sikkim's temperate biome. Elevation: 1890 meters. Native range is Central & South China to Malesia and New Guinea.


Anti-febrile Dichroa (Chinese Quinine) Hydrangea febrifuga

Anti-febrile Dichroa (Chinese Quinine) Hydrangea febrifuga

Anti-febrile Dichroa is found in Sikkim's temperate biome. Elevation: 2223 meters. Native range is Central & South China to Malesia and New Guinea.


Coeliades anchises ssp. jucunda

Coeliades anchises ssp. jucunda

This winter has seen a good amount of rain, resulting in lots of growth. At this location I encountered several species of insects, including two species of…


Mimic (Hypolimnas misippus)

Mimic (Hypolimnas misippus)

A very busy male of the species, rarely resting for long, so this was my only opportunity and shot of this species at this location. During my 7 day stay here…


Bicyclus anynana socotrana

Bicyclus anynana socotrana

A bird has likely tried to eat it, and thus a part of the hind wing was lost. This was only one of the species I encountered, so this imperfect specimen must…


Sooty Blue Zizeeria knysna

Sooty Blue Zizeeria knysna

There are many species of butterflies on Socotra, and in some areas you can see many of them if there are plenty of plants in bloom. At higher elevations -…


Glass-Tip Acraea (Acraea neobule socotrana)

Glass-Tip Acraea (Acraea neobule socotrana)

There are many species of butterflies on Socotra, and in some areas you can see many of them if there are plenty of plants in bloom. At higher elevations -…