Arhopala major or amphimuta

[atronox]

I initially labelled this as major but i think based on the shape of the "V" it should be amphimuta. Thoughts??

Taken in USR

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[Banded Yeoman]

The V spot doesn't look very strongly angled to me actually... I think the upper 'arm' is slightly shorter.

The other features are the size of discal spot in space 7 in relation to the space 6 and 7 postdiscal spots, and the dislocation of the postdiscal spots at vein 4. (correct me if I'm wrong!)

From what I see, the discal spot 6 is very slightly smaller than the postdiscal spots 6 and 7, almost equal size. The postdiscal band also appears very slightly disconnected at vein 4. I would suggest it is A. major in that case, but all the features are barely there.

[Psyche]

Agreed it is A. major.

Here are examples of both species with upperside confirmation.

1A. amphimuta ;V spot well-shaped; postdiscal band slightly dislocated at vein 4 ; HW space 7 middle spot often large.

Same individual on same leaf. Note middle spot in space 7 small here.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yzw2AzY2du4/St5ZUUyxbMI/AAAAAAAADlE/R9bkuGEdqaM/s1600-h/Arhopala+-+TanCP.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yzw2AzY2du4/St5ZULgd9rI/AAAAAAAADk8/cnD6weB0mEs/s1600-h/Arhopala+-+Jason.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J9Xmngyim6A/UZiTd2FbmPI/AAAAAAAAKLU/giYImR17uDw/s1600/HFH+4500+Arhopala+amphimuta+amphimuta.jpg

Malaya.
http://web.fc2.com/jump/?url=http://alamshah.web.fc2.com/BFP39-44/BFP40/4012P3013216q.jpg

2. Arhopala major.; V spot with subequal arms, often distorted; HW postdiscal band dislocated at vein 4; HW middle spot in space 7 often smaller.
http://www.butterflycircle.com/checklist/mugshots/Arhopala%20major%20major/Arhopala-major-major---2---Tan-C.jpg
http://www.butterflycircle.com/checklist/mugshots/Arhopala%20major%20major/Arhopala%20major%20major%20-%20Tan%20CP.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Nv4Rw9OCFhY/US-JKiQkdxI/AAAAAAAAT2U/VaVwpp_BuiY/s1600/A_major_open_wing_01.gif

There are wide variations in A. major.Probably the commoner of the two.

TL Seow: Cheers.

[atronox]

Thanks Jon and Dr Seow. Wasn't sure how to interpret the markings forming the V

[atronox]

Seeking confirmation that this is Arhopala amphimuta; the post-discal band and "V" look different.

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[Psyche]

Post 5.

This fit the perfect Arhopala amphimuta.
1. The 'V' spot have equal length arms.
2. The postdiscal spots 2, 3, 4, & 5 above it are fairly well- aligned. (Not broken/dislocated strongly in the middle at vein 3.)
3. Postdiscal spot 7 & discal spot 7 are equally large.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J9Xmngyim6A/UZiTd2FbmPI/AAAAAAAAKLU/giYImR17uDw/s1600/HFH+4500+Arhopala+amphimuta+amphimuta.jpg


TL Seow: Cheers.

[atronox]

Thanks Dr Seow! I can finally appreciate their differences and now that i have both i no longer need to shoot either of them anymore :bsmile: