239. The Elbowed Pierrot (Caleta elna noliteia)

Number: 239

Family: Nymphalidae

Sub-Family: Polyommatinae

Species: Caleta elna noliteia

Common name(s): The Elbowed Pierrot

Rarity: Uncommon

Habitat: Mid-Lowland Forested area (a.s.l. approximately 800-900m)

Province(s) / Place(s) sighted: Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary (Chaiyaphum)

This solitary specimen I found feeding off a bird turd, under low and heavy cover (with many common small species hiding from the oppressive heat. It was amongst a load of mud on the edge of a drying pond and I got covered in mud just getting this shot. It was well worth it, though, as this is the first time I have spotted and photographed this species. It is most definitely uncommon or even rare in this area. Hopefully I will see it again under better conditions.

237. The Gray-Washed Oakblue (Arthopala aurelia)

Number: 237

Family: Lycaenidae

Sub-Family:  Theclinae

Species: Arthopala aurelia
Common name(s): The Gray-Washed Oakblue

Rarity: Uncommon

Habitat: Lowland Forested area (a.s.l. approximately 300m)

Province(s) / Place(s) sighted: Nam Phong National Park (Khon Kaen)

This species I am not 100% sure of, but it looks a good match anyway. Please advise if I am wrong. This was a very difficult species to get near as it seemed to constantly dropping into holes in the mud to avoid the sun's heat. This was the best I got.

 

225. The Dark Cerulean (Jamides bochus bochus)

Number: 225      

Family:  Lycaenidae       

Sub-Family: Polyommatinae       

Species: Jamides bochus bochus       

Common name(s): The Dark Cerulean   

Rarity: Common     

Province(s) / Place(s) sighted: Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary (Chaiyaphum)

 

 

ID credit: Nath Panunath

 

224. The Large Fourline Blue (Nacaduba pactolus)

Number: 224     

Family:  Lycaenidae      

Sub-Family: Polyommatinae      

Species: Nacaduba pactolus      

Common name(s): The Large Fourline Blue   

Rarity: Common    

Province(s) / Place(s) sighted: Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary (Chaiyaphum)

 ID credit: Nath Panunath

217. Miletus sp.

Number: 217      

Family:  Lycaenidae         

Sub-Family: Miletinae        

Species: Miletus sp.  

Common name(s): Unknown

Rarity: Unknown        

Province(s) / Place(s) sighted: Nam Nao National Park (Petchabun)

 

 

This is a rather large Miletus sp. Unfortunately, I cannot ID it positively at the moment. This is the only specimen I have seen.

ID confirmation: Nath Panunath 

213. The Forest Quaker (Pithecops corvus corvus)

Number: 213   

Family:  Lycaenidae     

Sub-Family: Polyommatinae     

Species: Pithecops corvus corvus

Common name(s): The Forest Quaker  

Rarity: Uncommon    

Province(s) / Place(s) sighted: Nam Nao National Park (Petchabun)

A tiny but beautiful species I have wanted to encounter for a long time ... finally I saw a male just before the heavens opened.

 

212. The White Punch (Dodona deodata deodata)

Number: 212  

Family:  Lycaenidae    

Sub-Family: Riodininae    

Species: Dodona deodata deodata 

Common name(s): The White Punch 

Rarity: Rare   

Province(s) / Place(s) sighted: Nam Nao National Park (Petchabun)

 

Record shot only. This specimen landed in front of me as the sun burst through. One quick snap and it was gone. Until the next time.

 

 

208. The Blue Banded Pierrot (Discolampa ethion ethion)

Number: 208    

Family: Lycaenidae      

Sub-Family:  Polyommatinae    

Species: Discolampa ethion ethion    

Common name(s): The Blue Banded Pierrot   

Rarity: Uncommon   

Province(s) / Place(s) sighted: Phu Wiang NP (Khon Kaen), October 2015

 

207. The Indian Cupid (Everes lacturnus lacturnus)

Number: 207     

Family: Lycaenidae    

Sub-Family:  Polyommatinae    

Species: Everes lacturnus lacturnus  

Common name(s): The Indian Cupid  

Rarity: Common 

  Province(s) / Place(s) sighted: Phu Wiang NP (Khon Kaen), October 2015

 

 

203. The Spotted Pierrot (Tarucus callinara)

Number: 203   
Family: Lycaenidae   
Sub-Family: Polyommatinae 
Species: Tarucus callinara   
Common name(s): The Spotted Pierrot   
Rarity: Unommon   
Province(s) / Place(s) sighted: Khon Kaen environs (wasteland) 
Month(s) seen (by me): February, 2015
 

Not throwing away backed up photos can sometimes yield new species, like this one which I overlooked. 

ID credit: Nath Panunath

201. The Common Gem (Portia hewitsoni)

Number: 201            

Family: Lycaenidae      

Sub-Family: Portiinae     

Species: Portia hewitsoni   

Common name(s):  The Common Gem      

Rarity: Common     

Province(s) / Place(s) sighted: Phu Foi Lom National Park (Udon Thani)

This is probably my favourite little butt I have spotted so far.

ID confirmed by Nath Panunath