macahoom Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I've been living in Phuket for almost 11 years. I've seen big butterflies before, but nothing as big as this. That's an adult, female hand in the pic to give an idea of the size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schlog Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 In Maikhaw you will see them regularly. Some black one are sometimes bigger then birds. Nice pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 That is an Atlas Moth. They start off looking like the top picture and then turn into something a little more attractive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi007 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Yes an Atlas Moth. I used to have them at my house every year, but I haven't seen one for the past few years here in Rawai. They are quite beautiful and their wing marking look like a bird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitemouse Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 See them every year in Chalong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeniau96 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I had one exactly like the big brown one in the pix above. Had just peacefully parked itself on a hanging in our breezeway. Beautiful with those remarkable large transparent panels in the wings. Flew away, never see again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMWPACIFIC Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Atlas Moth, otherwise known as Snakehead Moth because of the snake head on the wings. Largest in the world. Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldman Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Had similar on my patio last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beechbum Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Had similar on my patio last year. mosaic moth.jpg lucky enough to get the camo moths regularly at our place really are spectacular looking insects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebastion Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Had similar on my patio last year. mosaic moth.jpg Thats amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Speaking of bugs. Have anyone seen tortoise beetles (Aspidomorpha sanctaecrucis) in Phuket? I have seen this bug twice during the years I have lived here, but have not managed to get a decent photo of it. (below not my photo) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 If the OP don't mind, let's expand this topic to cover more of the wildlife in Phuket. After all, that's one of the best things here. Or should we open a new topic covering what kind of animals we have met in Phuket? I have plenty of these common birdwing butterflies (Troides helena cerberus) flying around my home. Some days ago, I managed to capture them while mating on a tree next to my home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beechbum Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Another in Chalong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Another in Chalong. Ah, the Hawk Moth: If you have any prized plants nearby, you'd better check them for caterpillars. There's a long post on these barstewards here: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/371722-nature/?p=9735564 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldman Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Since there is a lot of wood around the place, get these wood toned butterflies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi007 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 I like these blue ones. And Orange ones: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youaredoomed Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Note the cunning camouflage to look like a lizard on the wing tips. Isn't Nature amazing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
botfly Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 That is simply stunning, almost doesn't look real in the OP if his hand wasn't there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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