Due to geographical isolation and complexity in landscape, Taiwan has been one of the best place for butterflying. This is the fifth times I went there for butterflying. This time, I revisited The Northern Cross-Island Highway and Puli.
The Northern Cross-Island Highway (北橫公路)
The Northern Cross-Island Highway has been one of the best spot for butterflying. The place has been known for Sasakia charonda (大紫蛺蝶) and Agehana maraho (台灣寬尾鳳蝶).![Baleng Valley](http://www.butterfly-photo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/130609_rarashan_097-1024x682.jpg)
This time, I was still able to spot the two famous species. However, I was not able to take good pictures of them. Still, I was able to spot several endemic species/subspecies that I have never seen before.
![Chitoria chrysolora (金鎧蛺蝶/臺灣小紫蛺蝶)](http://www.butterfly-photo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/normal_130609_rarashan_059-300x200.jpg)
Puli, Nantou (南投埔里)
In the old days, Puli was well known for the “butterfly industry”. The weather was not very good. Still, we were lucky enough to see some butterflies.
![Puli, Nantou](http://www.butterfly-photo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/130610_puli_39-1024x682.jpg)
Butterflies gathering around the stream-bank.![Butterfly gathering around stream-bank](http://www.butterfly-photo.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/130610_puli_29-1024x683.jpg)