Photoshoot session with the Great Eggfly butterfly

Purple iridescence surround the white spots on upper side.

Great Eggfly
Hypolimnas bolina

It was seen resting on the long leaves of the  'Miding' fern ( Stenochlaena palustris) then at the broad leaves of the Simpoh Air (Shrubby dillenia).  I kept chasing it to have a clearer view of its upperside and underside.  On the underside there is a beautiful lace-like pattern of white on brown.  On the upperside there are three white dots on each side of the wings which are surrounded with purple iridescence.  The purple colours are really attractive, giving much added-value to its wings.

Note: All images above taken on 1 October, 2014.
Location: Provinsi Manila, The Kambatik Park, Bintulu.

In Plain Sight - Provinsi Manila (Part 3)

Provinsi Manila, view looking east

 The main attraction at Provinsi Manila will be the Water lily pond.  Works on digging up the pond has started.  There is already a rich vegetation of small trees and shrubs at the provinsi.  Additonal planting has started to enhance the area with more colours. The Manila palms have just been planted.  This pond area is visited daily by dragonflies of various species.  Birds especially the bulbuls are regularly checking out the red juicy seeds of the Shrubby Dillenia that form part of the natural landscaping of the pond.  A few fruit trees will be planted to attract more birds there.  Below are more views of the provinsi....

View looking south-east

Waterlily pond in the making, view looking east

Waterlily pond in the making, view looking south-west

Provinsi Manila, view looking south-west
In the far background partly seen  is the Provinsi Carpentaria