Chiang Mai - Butterfly Farm
OK, this is one of the rarest species in the world, Harinkia benjaminae, haha and a real one: Xylotrupes gideon
Well first of all, let me state, that the Maesa Butterfly Farm is definitely not worth a visit, partly because there are not too many butterflies, the only species which is hatching there regularly is Attacus atlas. They have a few nice boxes with specimen for display, which are quite interesting, and Xylotrupes gideon. It seems, that it was quite a spectacular farm once, with many Thai species fluttering around, but nowadays, nobody really cares for it any longer. Still the Maesa Orchid and butterfly Farm is worth a visit, as the Orchid farm has a nice array of native Thai Orchid species. These days, when most farms breed hybrids, it is a delight to see some pure species. I took many pictures of these, sadly I do not know the species, so if you know them please let me know. Any questions concerning Chiang Mai, please feel free to ask.
Orchid (not native to Thailand?)
Orchid (not native to Thailand?)
Orchid (not native to Thailand?)
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