The Harlequin (Taxila haquinus) is a medium-sized metalmark that inhabits well-wooded areas and may be encountered along forest trails. Formerly classified under the family Riodinidae, the metalmarks are now placed as a subfamily of Lycaenidae (with the blues, coppers and hairstreaks).

The Branded Imperial (Eooxylides tharis) is a striking, little butterfly with bright orange forewings and rather long projections on the hindwings that look like tails. This species can be found in primary and secondary forests, and is quite often encountered along forest trails.

The Common Imperial (Cheritra freja), like the Branded Imperial, has hindwing projections that look like long tails, and may also be found in primary and secondary forests. This specimen was photographed while it settled momentarily on a flower bud of the Simpoh tree (Dillenia).

The Common Posy (Drupadia ravindra) is a small butterfly with a wingspan of about 3cm to 3.5cm (slightly more than an inch). It has a swift, darting flight. Like the three lycaenid species described above, it can be found in primary and secondary forest, and is usually seen along forest trails.

Chliaria othona (common name n.a.) has filament-like “tails” and spots on the hindwings. These resemble antennae and eyes that “trick” predators into thinking that part of the butterfly is the head. Should the predator strike at it, only the hindwings would be damaged, leaving vital organs unharmed.

A medium-size skipper, the Dark Yellow-banded Flat (Celaenorrhinus aurivittatus) has a wingspan of about 4.5cm (less than two inches). This species settles with wings open, usually on the underside of a leaf. I found this one on the top of a leaf; it would have been difficult to photograph if it was underneath.

Plastingia naga (common name n.a.) is a small skipper with striking wing markings, i.e. light-coloured streaks set against a dark ground colour. It is not common. Although this species has a fairly wide distribution, I have only encountered it twice.