Heliophorus epicles spotted in Melbourne for Saturday Critter

 

The Purple Sapphire butterfly (Heliophorus epicles), primarily found in Asia, has been recorded in regions such as the Himalayas, Myanmar, and southern Yunnan. In Australia, the subspecies Heliophorus epicles latilimbata has been noted, though sightings in Melbourne are rare and unusual, as this species typically inhabits tropical and subtropical forests at elevations between 600 to 2,100 meters. The butterfly's wings are dark brown with blue and red markings, with males showcasing blue patches on the forewings and females having orange-red zigzag lines on their hindwings. While Heliophorus epicles is not native to Melbourne, any confirmed sightings in the area would be of significant interest to entomologists.

Pentax K20D

A 200mm f4 Macro

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Hyaline Grass Bug in Melbourne for Saturday Critter

 

📸 Macro Marvel: Liorhyssus Hyalinus in Melbourne! 🦟

Captured this stunning macro shot of the Liorhyssus hyalinus, also known as the Hyaline Grass Bug, on the wall in Melbourne. The intricate details of its body and the vibrant colors are truly mesmerizing. 

Liorhyssus hyalinus is a fascinating plant bug, often found on various grasses and plants. Its transparent wings and distinctive markings make it a favorite subject for macro photographers.

Pentax  K20D

Voigtlander 125mm f2.5 Macro

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Having completed the final season of Cobra Kai in one uninterrupted viewing session, I observed that the young characters' movements are rather slow, and the fight sequences appear somewhat amateurish. Nevertheless, the show possesses an undeniably captivating quality that renders it irresistibly addictive.

Queen Alexandra's Birdwing for Saturday Critter

 

The Ornithoptera alexandrae, more commonly known as Queen Alexandra's Birdwing, is a magnificent butterfly species native to the tropical rainforests of Papua New Guinea. This remarkable butterfly holds the title of the largest butterfly in the world, with females boasting wingspans of up to 25 centimeters (almost 10 inches) and males slightly smaller but equally striking.

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This past week has been relatively calm for me, though I have found it quite challenging to regain my focus on work. My exercise routine has also suffered as a result. Curiously, I have yet to make a New Year's resolution for 2025. I have resumed reading a Chinese novel in the science fiction genre, despite my usual preference for science fiction in English.

The weekend promises to be quite warm. Joel and I are planning a visit to the National Gallery of Victoria for some bokeh photography. However, Joel's primary objective is to visit the Vietnamese dessert shop in North part of Melbourne's CBD afterwards—such a typical move on his part.

Macro of Spider for Saturday Critter

 

Taken by my old gear Pentax K20D + A 200mm f4 Macro

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Butterfly macro for Saturday Critter

 

The regular Saturday critter

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Bug on my bag for Saturday Critter

 

Quite shiny on my strap bag 

Sony A7RV

FE 70-200mm f4 Macro

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Hoverfly for Saturday Critter

 

A pink tone for the shot

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Macro Critter in the local reserve Melbourne for Saturday Critter

 

There is a shine through natural sunlight. It almost glows 

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Butterfly for Saturday Critter

 

A close up for the butterfly

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Spider macro for Saturday Critter

 

Just in my backyard. Rarely I applied flash because the lens has a f4 aperture

Pentax 200mm f4 Macro

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Spider Macro for Saturday Critter

 

Using my antique Pentax A 200mm f4 macro lens

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Critter Macro for Saturday Critter

 

This was taken a long time ago. You can imagine how small this critter is

Pentax A200mm f4 Macro

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Butterfly macro for Saturday Critter

 

This was taken a long time ago. Love the energy I had at the time.

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Grasshopper for Saturday Critter

 

Sheer green bokeh is a delight 

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Chilean Moth for Saturday Critter

 

It was on my car windscreen

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Chironomids for Saturday Critters

 

Found this on wiki 

Chironomids as a group are very diverse in their life histories and exhibit a variety of behaviours during their development. Due to their species ambiguity and this diversity of behaviours, there is much controversy in research on their feeding habits, particularly as adults.

Many reference sources in the past century or so have repeated the assertion that the Chironomidae do not feed as adults, but an increasing body of evidence contradicts this view. Adults of many species do, in fact, feed. The natural foods reported include fresh fly droppings, nectar, pollen, honeydew, and various sugar-rich materials.

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Some more Forest Mushrooms for Treasure Tuesday

 

Right thigh is feeling much better. I think it is muscle tear healing up. Now contemplating on swimming instead. Less toll on muscular injury. 

Sony A7RV

Sigma 105mm f2.8 Macro

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Marmalade Hoverfly for Saturday Critter

 

It was a snap when I looked down the footpath 

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Sheep in Qing Jing Farm Taiwan for Saturday Critter

 

They were spotted along the mountain trail I took a hike in the last trip. Quite relaxing to see them in the barren hills

Sony A7RV

Sigma 105mm f2.8 Macro

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I found an old photo of Joel when we got together in university time

More critter for Saturday Critter

 

Not sure it is a moth or a butterfly. 

Olympus 150mm f2 

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I got a new OLED monitor for my desktop in my room. It turned out there was no speaker function. So I had to get Joel to sort it out today.