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Post by nomihoudai on Feb 21, 2014 21:45:00 GMT -8
I am currently in California and having an amazing time with Clark and Bill. Today I took some pictures of my most favorite butterfly, if something like that actually exists, Philotes sonorensis. They are pretty difficult to photograph as they barely rest but luckily I came across this male which was feeding on different flowers. Enjoy:    |
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Post by admin on Feb 22, 2014 9:36:05 GMT -8
Awesome. Good job!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2014 12:33:01 GMT -8
Stunning butterfly, one I don't have.
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Post by wollastoni on Feb 22, 2014 15:32:23 GMT -8
Wonderful lep indeed !
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Post by lepidofrance on Feb 22, 2014 15:57:40 GMT -8
Truly, very beautiful butterfly, fine photos ! Congratulations !
In what kind of biotop flies this lep ?
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Post by admin on Feb 22, 2014 16:58:40 GMT -8
Truly, very beautiful butterfly, fine photos ! Congratulations ! In what kind of biotop flies this lep ? Movie of the trip coming soon.... watch for it. |
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Post by nomad on Feb 23, 2014 7:14:29 GMT -8
I have just had a look at this striking uncommmon species on the web. I expect you have been exploring those rocky canyons.  Looking forward to the video. I expect this is a protected species. |
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Post by o0osteve on Feb 23, 2014 8:00:00 GMT -8
I would love to see this species when i come over but unfortunately it says it only flies February to March.
Hopefully there will be lots more species to see in Clovis in May.
Steve
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Post by admin on Feb 23, 2014 13:31:06 GMT -8
I have just had a look at this striking uncommmon species on the web. I expect you have been exploring those rocky canyons. Looking forward to the video. I expect this is a protected species. No, not protected. |
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Post by nomihoudai on Feb 23, 2014 14:08:57 GMT -8
Hi, just a quick reply as I am sitting on the airport in Orlando on my way to the McGuire Center in Gainesville. Thanks for the comments. The butterfly is not protected otherwise I would not have taken the long way to get there. Here is a picture of a canyon where it flies:  Steve, I wish you luck in Clovis. |
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Post by admin on Feb 24, 2014 11:19:41 GMT -8
We local collectors call this canyon 'Shanrgi-la' because of all the leps and insects down there. Its proper name is San Antonio Creek in the San Gabriel Mountains, Los Angeles County.
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Post by admin on Feb 25, 2014 9:48:17 GMT -8
I have just had a look at this striking uncommmon species on the web. I expect you have been exploring those rocky canyons. Looking forward to the video. I expect this is a protected species. Here's the movie: |
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Post by nomad on Feb 25, 2014 10:26:25 GMT -8
 . I have just enjoyed the nicely filmed and informative video of your trip collecting butterflies in the Californian mountains. Thank you for posting. Nice to see the star attraction, Philotes sonorensis was caught by Claude who looked to be having a wonderful time. I hope you both breed an excellent series . It would be nice to see other videos posted of collectors in the field. Peter.
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Post by dertodesking on Feb 25, 2014 12:18:32 GMT -8
Hi Clark & Claude, I agree with Peter - great video Thank you for posting. Simon |
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Post by jackblack on Feb 28, 2014 4:05:43 GMT -8
Always nice to see live shots of the subject , well done !
From a Coleopterist
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Looking forward to the video. I expect this is a protected species.
. I have just enjoyed the nicely filmed and informative video of your trip collecting butterflies in the Californian mountains. Thank you for posting. Nice to see the star attraction, Philotes sonorensis was caught by Claude who looked to be having a wonderful time. I hope you both breed an excellent series . It would be nice to see other videos posted of collectors in the field. 
