(13) 12 November 2024
The work on the cryptic species – Hasora vitta indica Evans, 1932 in Hong Kong
(12) 9 August 2024
Byasa sp. in Hong Kong
The Atrophaneura alcinous mansonensis (Fruhstorfer, 1901) – Chinese Windmill had long been listed in the Hong Kong Butterfly List. Recently, many enthusiasts had recognised Byasa confusus (Fruhstorfer, 1901) as the only recognised species for Hong Kong.
To clear up the confusion, we conducted a survey at HKLS to verify the validity of this species.
A. alcinous had been recorded on various peaks in Hong Kong, namely Mt Baker, Mt Nicholson, Victoria Peak and the peaks on Lantau Island. The butterfly was described in detail in Bascombe et al’s book – The Butterflies of Hong Kong, including a drawing of the genitalia. For our exercise, we had obtained two specimens, one from Dr B on the race of Mt Baker from Hong Kong and one from a dealer in mainland China. The results can be seen in the following pictures.
The genitalia of the Hong Kong race match those of Byasa confusus mansonensis (Fruhstorfer, 1901) as illustrated by Dr Bozano in his book – Guide to the Butterflies of the Palearctic Region as well as in the drawing by Bascombe. While the genitalia of the mainland race indicate a different species, which is clearly distinguished by the characteristics in the harpe of the valva. In short, we concluded that the A. a. mansonensis previously recorded in Hong Kong should be treated as B. c. mansonensis.
The mainland specimen, which is easily obtainable, as well as live immatures, should therefore not be lightly considered as B. confusus and should never be released in Hong Kong.
(11), 24 May 2024
A new record for Hong Kong – Anadevidia hebetata (Butler, 1889)
(10), 12 October 2016
Cepora nadina (Lucas, 1852) 青園粉蝶
These butterflies were within a batch of HK butterflies during routine fumigation….A new record of HK is among these butt. Could you spot the one new for Hong Kong? It also flies in Guangdong and Nanling. Do watch out!!!!!
(9), 24 November, 2015
The complete mitochondrial genome of the butterfly Hasora anura (Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae)
The complete mitochondrial genome of the butterfly Hasora anura (Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae) by Juping Wang, Young James John, Shanbin Xuan, Tianwen Cao, and Xiangqun Yuan has been published on Taylor & Francis Online. It is available at: http://www.tandfonline.com/…/…/10.3109/19401736.2015.1089543.
(8), 1 September, 2015
Ypthima imitans Elwes & Edwards 1893 now confirmed in Hong Kong
It is now confirmed that both Ypthima imitans and Ypthima motscholskyi are in Hong Kong.
It seems Ypthima imitans prefer higher grounds on Lantau Island. In fact both species are found almost in the same area on Lantau Island.
The genitalia below of Y. imitans is confirmed by Dr. Yoshinobu Uémura. I wish to thank Dr. Uémura for his kind assistance.
James Young
Chairman
(7), 7 August, 2015
Hasora vitta (Butler, 1870) DNA Bar Coding
“The complete mitochondrial genome of Hasora vitta (Butler, 1870) (Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae)“.
Liangming Cao, Juping Wang, Young James John, Man Yau Shiu, Xiangqun Yuan, Jinpeng Liu & Tianwen Cao
has been published on Taylor & Francis Online. It is available at: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3109/19401736.2015.1063048
Abstract: The complete mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) of Hasora vitta was sequenced and analyzed in the study. The mitogenome is 15282bp in size, including 37 genes and a putative control region. Thirteen protein-coding genes all start with a typical ATN codon, expect that COI gene uses CGA as its initial codon. Majority of the 13 PCGs have a complete termination codon (TAA or TAG) except for COII and ND4 have a single T residue. All tRNAs have typical clover-leaf secondary structure, except for tRNASer(AGN), in which the dihydrouridine (DHU) arm is a simple loop. In the sampled species of Hesperiidae, Hasora vitta, Choaspes benjaminii, Ampittia dioscorides, the remaining sampled species, Celaenorrhinus maculosus (Daimio tethys, Ctenoptilum vasava), Potanthus flavus (Polytremis nascens, Ochlodes venata), are recovered in phylogenetic analyses with high supports.
(6), 11 January, 2015
Skippers added to Red Data Endangered Species Listing 弄蝶加入紅色瀕危物種名單
We have recommended the following skipper butterflies to the Hong Kong Terrestrial Biodiversity Working Group as Priority species to be included in their Red Data Listing :
本會已向香港陸地生物多樣性工作小組提出建議, 把以下蝴蝶作為優先品種列入紅色瀕危物種名單中:
1) Hasora vitta (Butler, 1870) 緯帶趾弄蝶;
2) Halpe pauper Devyatkin, 2002 珀酣弄蝶;
3) Taractrocera maevius (Fabricius, 1793) 薇黃弄蝶;
4) Thoressa monastyrskyi Devyatkin, 1996 黑斑陀弄蝶.
(5), 17 June, 2014
Notocrypta paralysos 窄紋袖弄蝶
首張香港野外成蟲記錄照
The first photographic record of adult in the wild of HK
香港鱗翅目學會致力研究本港的蝴蝶品種及生活史，近年由本會楊建業先主理的香港弄蝶研究的項目，在香港多處地方發現從未紀錄過的窄紋袖弄蝶幼體，然而野外成蟲的紀錄卻依然芳蹤渺然；直至2014年4月份，本會會員終於在大嶼山發現窄紋袖弄蝶的成蟲真身並成功拍攝首張野外成蟲記錄照，這正為此研究項目劃上完美的句號。
本會將在短期內公佈窄紋袖弄蝶研究詳情，請密切留意。
HKLS is always devoted herself to the science of lepidopterology. In recent years, Mr. James Young is conducting a study of HK skippers and has discovered eggs and larvae of Notocrypta paralysos, a species never been recorded before, in various places in Hong Kong. However, its adult form was still hard to find despite the wide spread of immature forms in the wild. It was until April 2014, a HKLS member managed to have a sighting in Lantau Island and got a first photographic record of the adult in the wild. This sighting also complemented the missing information of the study of HK skippers.
HKLS will announce details of Notocrypta paralysos in near future. Please stay tuned.
(4) 9 June 2014
橙翅傘弄蝶 Bibasis jaina jaina
香港新種蝴蝶 A new species in HK
(3), 1 June 2014
Straight-banded Tree Brown 玉帶黛眼蝶 Lethe verma
香港首個玉帶黛眼蝶的紀錄是在1995年4月於大帽發現，此後只是偶有傳出零星的個案。2014年5月初，本會一會員在新界東北林區以照片再一次紀錄倒這難得一見的黛眼蝶。
Lethe verma was recorded in April, 1995 at Tai Mo Shan for the first time in HK. After that only occasional report of sightings. In early May this year, a photographic record of this rarely seen species was made by a HKLS member in the woodland of North West New Territories.
(2), 4 August, 2013
A new local skipper record confirmed
A new local skipper record confirmed- Bibasis jaina (Moore, [1866]) (Scientific Name of Taxon: Burara – Junior subjective synonym; Bibasis is therefore retained) 本地證實發現一個新的弄蝶記錄– Bibasis jaina (Moore, [1866]) 橙翅傘弄蝶
(1), 8 November, 2012
The relic of the Hong Kong
The relic of the Hong Kong – Castalius rosimon ( Lycaenidae) in our collection. The specimen was dated 1977.
香港蝴蝶史 – 本會珍藏的豹灰蝶標本, 標本制作於1977年。
