Another productive outing

I was at MNT again, to nail some butterflies and

hopefully some birds. It was really hot that day, and

the first insect I spotted was a small robberfly.

The robberfly's favourite food is butterflies and

other insects. They are flies as you can see a little

stub on each side, which is their modified hindwings.
Then, this large brown butterfly flew by. It was a

tawny palmfly.

It was very difficult to shoot, as it did not allow me

to get close, but I guess it got tired of flying off.

Just on a leaf above the palmfly, this chocolate

pansy was hanging, mimicking a dead leaf.

There were quite a few dragonflies flying around,

this is the one I liked the most. It has a lovely

shade of blue on its abdomen. I am not quite sure

of the ID though.

Just after the dragon flew off, this large beetle

caught me eye. I will leave it to the experts to ID

this one.

A butterfly very often seen in forest trails, the

Malay viscount, showed up. They are very skittish,

and fly off at the slightest movement, but can be quite

tame when puddling, like here.

On the way back, this bat lily, which was the

highlight of the day, was right next to the path.

I decided to take a close-up of its flowers.

When we were near the place where we started,

a nigger flew into sight. So sad that this lovely

butterfly has such a rude name.

That is the end.

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