Please help to ID these Arhopalas

[Tai LA]

Two of them may be the same?

1.
https://s3.postimg.org/5kamo8djz/DSCF2225.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/5kamo8djz/)

2.
https://s3.postimg.org/mm3gqbsf3/DSCF2270.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/mm3gqbsf3/)

3.
https://s3.postimg.org/3v1jg5xun/DSCF2292.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/3v1jg5xun/)


upload picture (https://postimage.org/)

[Psyche]

These are difficult.

1. Probably A. zylda. small species worn ;small green metalmark; HW postdiscal spot 1b not V shaped typical of small species.

2. Looks to be Arhopala major.

3. Arhopala kurzi. HW postdiscal band widely dislocated at vein 2.

TL Seow : Cheers.

[Tai LA]

Thanks Dr Seow..These Arhopalas are most daunting to me!

[Tai LA]

Seems to have that subtle difference in the metallic markings. Apologies if I posted a specimen previously identified.

1. Hard to distinguish this

https://s4.postimg.org/m7oblvyrt/DSCF2390.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/m7oblvyrt/)


2. Not sure of this

https://s4.postimg.org/g2enz30zd/DSCF2282.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/g2enz30zd/)

3. Another one

https://s3.postimg.org/kgkw9lbcf/DSCF2295.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/kgkw9lbcf/)

[Psyche]

Post 4.

1. Arhopala aurea. sharper FW & stubby tail. A. trogon is strongly purple -washed.

2. Probably A. amphimuta HW without tornal white dot; HW postdiscal spot 1b V- shaped.

3. A. moolaiana. HW with tornal white dot; postdiscal spot 1b broadly V-shaped..


Four species are very similar.

A. HW without a tornal white dot.

A1. A amphimuta HW postdiscal spot 1b V-shaped.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J9Xmngyim6A/UZiTd2FbmPI/AAAAAAAAKLU/giYImR17uDw/s1600/HFH+4500+Arhopala+amphimuta+amphimuta.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LGspDvziHgU/TjPzlJGFZCI/AAAAAAAALU4/r3baeaeXdH0/s1600/A_amphimuta_Sunny_02.jpg

A2. A major . HW postdiscal spot 1b with lower arm longer eg L or J .
http://www.butterflycircle.com/checklist/mugshots/Arhopala%20major%20major/Arhopala%20major%20major%20-%20federick%20ho.jpg
http://www.butterflycircle.com/checklist/mugshots/Arhopala%20major%20major/Arhopala%20major%20major%20-%20Tan%20CP.jpg

B. HW with a tornal white dot.

B1. A moolaiana. HW postdiscal spot 1b a fat V.
http://www.samuibutterflies.com/02_images/travels/lycaenidae/arhopalanordaronda.v.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zIwkuU8klCU/UOhBnvx-OFI/AAAAAAAAIUI/z19FKxS2Sfg/s1600/LW2023+Arhopala+moolaiana.jpg

B2. A norda .HW spot 1b a more normal V shape.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fT46iTmBPhU/VSKLyI5dD-I/AAAAAAAAUww/s6oa8RV4FBk/s1600/DSC_0078.JPG
http://mypets.by/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/8267076824_60467d0456.jpg

TL Seow:Cheers.

[Tai LA]

Thank you, Dr Seow.

Even after the pointers you gave me, it is difficult for me. But I really appreciate your help in identifying them.

Best regards

Tai Lung Aik

[Tai LA]

I would like to apologise by asking for your help again, Dr Seow, and I beg your indulgence in not being able to distinguish the fine details that you have given me for the IDs. I have been trying but have not been able to tell the difference. I will persevere however. Thank you in anticiapation.

My latest captures (apologies if some are of the same species):

1. https://s14.postimg.org/7ln1sdzot/Arhopala1_4.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/7ln1sdzot/)

2. https://s14.postimg.org/ffnnds7hp/Arhopala2_2.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/ffnnds7hp/)

3. https://s14.postimg.org/ib0qknbhp/Arhopala3_4.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/ib0qknbhp/)

4. https://s14.postimg.org/j1tgqfdv1/Arhopala4_6.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/j1tgqfdv1/)

5. https://s14.postimg.org/k5dl2dyi5/Arhopala7a_6.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/k5dl2dyi5/)

6.https://s14.postimg.org/xat38hsdp/Arhopala8_2.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/xat38hsdp/)

7. https://s14.postimg.org/oty6bbd2l/Arhopala9_4.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/oty6bbd2l/)

[Psyche]

No problem, Tai. It gives a chance to see variations in the common species.

1 Arhopala corinda ;large rounded HW spots 6 & 7; stiff tails.

The two A. major & amphimuta can be rather confusing.

3. A. major The V spot between the green metalmark & the large rounded spot is shaped a 'L' . narrow with a longer lower arm.

2. 4. 5. 6. & are probably A. amphimuta. The V spot is fat with more equal arms.

TL Seow : Cheers.
A few more confirmed A. amphimuta & major for comparison.

A. major.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3864/14373427444_6f2cdcbb87.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0EK80AsaR7g/SjO7unfWa5I/AAAAAAAAA8w/SIGX5dfXsLc/s400/DSC_1498-A-major-major.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N6iNHEioSxY/US-HxXTZRAI/AAAAAAAAT18/Q-ODJ1ioCGI/s1600/A_major_adult_female_02.jpg

A amphimuta.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yzw2AzY2du4/St5ZULgd9rI/AAAAAAAADk8/cnD6weB0mEs/s1600-h/Arhopala+-+Jason.jpg
same individual. upperside.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yzw2AzY2du4/St5ZUUyxbMI/AAAAAAAADlE/R9bkuGEdqaM/s1600-h/Arhopala+-+TanCP.jpg

https://species.wikimedia.org/wiki/Arhopala_amphimuta#/media/File:ArhopalaAmphimutaMillerianaMUpUnAC1.jpg

[Tai LA]

As always, Dr Seow, thank you for your time and effort!

[Tai LA]

Another one with partially opened wing to show brownish wing surface. ID help please

https://s10.postimg.org/ikrnwyj5x/DSCF2872.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/ikrnwyj5x/)

[Psyche]

Post 10.

Female Arhopala major.
There is a perspective distortion making the V spot like that of A. amphimuta (ie. with almost equal arms).
The upperside brown is very extensive..

Note in A. amphimuta female the HW have much more blue closer to the margin.
A. amphimuta amphimuta. Bornean subspecies same as here. Click Arhopala , plate B.
http://www004.upp.so-net.ne.jp/jamides/LycPhil/philframe.html

TL Seow: Cheers.