The Grass Demon (Udaspes folus)
The Grass Demon is dark brown above, with the forewing featuring several white spots. The hindwing has a large white discal patch, giving the butterfly a chequered appearance as it flits low amongst grasses and shrubbery. It can be a fast flyer, but often stops to rest with its wings in the typical Hesperiidae fashion. The caterpillars of this species feed on Turmeric.
This Grass Demon was shot by ButterflyCircle member Chng CK last weekend. The butterfly with its forewings opened at an angle and the hindwings opened flat is perching on a blade of lalang. The interesting angle at which it was shot makes it appear like a lady with a flared skirt looking down from a balcony.
Hello Commander, that angle really shows it like a demon, haha! I wonder how long you stalked it before getting that wonderful shot!
ReplyDeleteOne of ButterflyCircle's members, as indicated in the text, shot this. Yes I was there too, and this Grass Demon was quite cooperative to pose for us. :)
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