Is this an aberrant form of Ypthima horsfieldii humei

[Tai LA]

In the open wing mode the two large ocelli on the hind wing are separated by a smaller ocellus. In most forms I have seen the two large ocelli are next to each other. The side view shot indicates that it's a Ypthima horsfieldii humei (Malayan 5 Ring). Would appreciate a comment. Thank you.


http://img201.imagevenue.com/loc74/th_865723274_YpthimahorsfieldiihumeiTheMalayanFive Ring1_122_74lo.JPG (http://img201.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=865723274_YpthimahorsfieldiihumeiThe MalayanFiveRing1_122_74lo.JPG)

http://img142.imagevenue.com/loc200/th_866481475_YpthimahorsfieldiihumeiTheMalayanFive Ring13_122_200lo.JPG (http://img142.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=866481475_YpthimahorsfieldiihumeiThe MalayanFiveRing13_122_200lo.JPG)

[Psyche]

It is a female Ypthima fasciata.
The upperside spotting is typical & the highly contrasted markings denote a female.
On the underside the two HW bands are broad & parallel , & almost straight.
The small ocelli are arranged more or less in line & marked by a dark fascia (band).
http://m5.i.pbase.com/g4/25/686825/2/137778155.gHmexCG0.jpg

In Y.baldus & horsfieldii the 2 HW bands are less defined ,curved, the outer band undulate.
The submarginal ocelli are of different sizes & widely out of line , being in groups of two.

Y. baldus.
http://www.butterflycircle.com/checklist/mugshots/Ypthima%20baldus%20newboldi/CFR_mating_pair_Bobby_02.jpg

Y. horsfieldii
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XUtnXSxzY5E/Tobt_h6DqDI/AAAAAAAAGd8/RdS7YmFEO8w/s1600/Malayan5Ring-BobbyM.jpg

TL Seow:Cheers.

[Tai LA]

Thanks again. Dr Seow. Thought the Rings would be easier to ID!