I'll resurrect this blog with a selection of butterflies spotted at Pasir Ris Park over a couple of days this December. Pasir Ris Park is really a rather good place to encounter some of the commoner species of butterflies (as well as some less common ones dependent on the mangroves), and the casual butterfly observer will almost always not leave empty-handed.
The Plain Tiger (Danaus chrysippus chrysippus), is almost always sure to be found fluttering around the Blood Flower plants at the butterfly corner within the park.
The Blue Glassy Tiger (Ideopsis vulgaris macrina) is also another resident butterfly at the park. These 'tiger' butterflies, along with the Dark Glassy Tiger, are not difficult to observe and photograph as they fly languidly amongst the flowers, taking their time to feed at each flower head.
The Cycad Blue (Chilades pandava pandava) is another lovely little butterfly that is commonly encountered there. This particular individual was deeply engrossed in its nectar drink and offered opportunities for many pleasing 'grey on grey on grey' photographs.
The Peacock Pansy (Junonia almana javana) is a cheerful butterfly which is also regularly encountered at the park. This butterfly has beautiful eyespots on its hindwings.
Finally, a Blue Nawab (Polyura schreiber tisamenus), one of the less common butterflies that can occasionally be found within the mangrove forest. This butterfly is a challenge to photograph as it is a very strong and fast flyer, and somewhat restless and alert.
