Pink Princess spotted a Peacock Pansy (junonia almana) on a cloudy evening. It's found in Cambodia and South Asia. This was found in Malaysia fluttering around the garden, landing on the wall and papaya leaf. It is orange with eye spots to scare away predators. Here's a link to interesting details about this butterfly.
Photos on a cloudy day at Taman Tasik Cyberjaya. These brilliant pink flower with five petals and yellow stigma are locally known as senduduk . The shoots, leaves, roots and flowers are edible and has medicinal value. It can grow up to 3 meters in height. Scientific name: Melastoma malabathricum L. Common name: Singapore rhododendron Local name: Senduduk Family: Melastomatacea Scientific name: Nepenthes gracilis Korth. Common name: Slender Pitcher Plant, Monkey Cup Local name: Periuk Kera Family name: Nepenthaceae
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