Butterflies and bats of Mambukal Resort

Mambukal is a resort managed by the provincial government of Negros Occidental. It is very popular with the people as it is inexpensive, there are no additional fees aside from the entrance (60.00). I together with a family friend, toto Sande Sumande, decided to go up the falls again to see what changed. to the falls. Oh yes, the fourth and fifth falls were said to be destroyed by flooding.

Additional activities included photographing the butterflies and the famous attraction, the protected fruit bats and flying foxes.

Here is a sampling of the butterfly and bat photos. More can be viewed in my Facebook page album. Link here!




All photos taken with a Fujifilm HS25EXR camera.

A pair of white butterflies

I saw this pair of butterflies (or moths?!) in UP Clarkfield. I think it is mating season and they are coming out more. Unfortunately, unlike the Danaids, these types prefer to fold their wings vertically, making them look like leaves. Their wing uppersides are much better to look at, but you will seldom catch them in full glory.
What is remarkable in my photo is the clarity of the veins in the wings. I think this is the mating season for this butterfly type. I saw a group of five or seven flitting together among the hedge plants.

Insect	White Butterfly
Location	U.P. Clarkfield, Pampanga
Camera	Samsung WB150F
Photographer	Dr. Ernesto P. Adorio