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Post by Ed on Nov 12, 2016 7:40:32 GMT
This coming Christmas Break my family and I wish to travel somewhere for vacation, we have considered Indonesia.
Would indonesia be populous in butterflies during December? what other locations would be suitable to collect during December?
Thank you in advance for any input!
ED.
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Post by nomihoudai on Nov 12, 2016 9:54:34 GMT
Indonesia should have plenty of butterflies in December. The majority of material I get from there is from October. Watch out where you collect as it is forbidden by law, but generally the local population doesn't really care.
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Post by Ed on Nov 13, 2016 8:55:01 GMT
Would February also be suitable for butterflies in Indonesia?
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Post by wollastoni on Nov 13, 2016 14:36:53 GMT
Sure, but which part of Indonesia do you plan to visit. Indonesia is huge and all islands do not have the same climate.
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Post by Ed on Nov 24, 2016 13:40:56 GMT
I'm not sure! haven't decided which area would be best. which area do you guys recommend?
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Post by wollastoni on Nov 24, 2016 18:42:29 GMT
It depends more about which kind of nature and complexity you want for your collecting trip.
Easy but common species : Bali Middle complexity and nice fauna : Sulawesi, Borneo Complex and you need a guide : West Papua
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Post by Ed on Dec 7, 2016 12:20:31 GMT
So my plans have been finalized! I will be traveling to Bali for roughly a week in late January. Any suggestions on locations to collect? or any species to keep an eye out for?
since I have never traveled to Indonesia, any useful tips would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance for any input.
ED.
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Post by wollastoni on Dec 7, 2016 16:46:01 GMT
Bali is a simple first step to discover Indonesia even if too developed for me. My favorite collecting place is Lake Tamblingan in the North of the island. Some splendid Delias periboea and Delias sambawana there. In the South, I saw some nice butterflies in Uluwatu but too many tourists to be at ease with a net. I recommend the North. From Denpasar, you can rent a small car (be careful they drive on the left side of the road like crazy British men ) or take a taxi for the day. I use to rent a car when I am here to try and find peaceful place to collect like Lake Tamblingan. You just have to get used to driving on the left and to avoid the motos, the kids and the monkeys when you drive. It is fun.
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Post by timmsyrj on Dec 7, 2016 17:19:58 GMT
Ah, so they drive on the proper side of the road, good to know should I visit.
You could also pop an see Detani and Benny (exotic insects) I believe both live on Bali, maybe someone has their contact details for you to arrange a visit. Benny is on the site, he's selling some stuff on insect deal.
Rich
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Post by Adam Cotton on Dec 7, 2016 17:51:45 GMT
Indeed, and we drive on the sensible side of the road here in Thailand too. I suppose now that most cars are automatic transmission it doesn't matter so much, but for manual gear vehicles you have to let go of the steering wheel with one hand when changing gears. Guess which hand that is in the US and most of Europe, and guess which arm is stronger, and hence can control the steering wheel better ...
Adam.
PS. Visiting Detani and Benny is a definite 'must' when in Bali, but take money too, otherwise you will be frustrated seeing all those superb specimens and leaving empty handed.
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Post by Paul K on Dec 7, 2016 22:33:36 GMT
Indeed, and we drive on the sensible side of the road here in Thailand too. I suppose now that most cars are automatic transmission it doesn't matter so much, but for manual gear vehicles you have to let go of the steering wheel with one hand when changing gears. Guess which hand that is in the US and most of Europe, and guess which arm is stronger, and hence can control the steering wheel better ... Adam. PS. Visiting Detani and Benny is a definite 'must' when in Bali, but take money too, otherwise you will be frustrated seeing all those superb specimens and leaving empty handed. Haha ... left / right driving. I found no problem what so ever to change driving sides except one thing: After arrival to Canada or Thailand for about two weeks time before my computer resets I switch automatically on windshield wipers instead of blinkers and blinkers when I need actually wipers. Makes me a bit embarrassed when I drive with a company. Paul
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Post by exoticinsects on Dec 8, 2016 5:18:47 GMT
Hi everyone,
There are a few nice places here in West Bali where you can find plenty of species. 2 months ago I last went to my favorite spot and saw many different Papilio, Graphium as well as Polyura and some other interesting Nymphalids.
At the moment the rainy season has realy started so you might have some problems with the wheather if you go north into the mountains. If you stay there for a few days you could start before noon. Even where we live it rains every day but mostly in the late afternoon or at night. So if you pick a nice day and you start in the morning, you should see many butterflies.
Uluwatu is good for Hebomoia, which you don't find everywhere. Of course you'll need to find a quiet spot, there are many tourists near the town and the temple.
ED, feel free to contact me by email if you need some info. Grtz, Benny
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Post by Ed on Dec 9, 2016 11:18:41 GMT
Thank you all for all the information so far! I will definitely try to visit those localities during my time in indonesia.
ED
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Post by mswisher on Dec 20, 2016 19:56:42 GMT
I am planning to go to Bali in April. How are the conditions then? Also, any places for night collecting for moths/beetles?
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Post by Ed on Jan 30, 2017 2:05:03 GMT
Hi all,
Im here in indonesia now but the number I recived for detani seems incorrect, could somebody please PM me detani s number please.
Kind Regards, Ed
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