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DaveChiangMai
14-Aug-2017, 04:31 PM
I've been checking the Melanitis in my collection. Most, especially wet season are not too problematic, but I have a problem with these 4 photos deciding which species. There seems to be a lot of variation in wing shape depending on season.
Many thanks

Image 1. From Ob Luang, ChiangMai. I guess M. zitenius
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Image 2. From San Lang NP, Tak. I also think M. zitenius
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Image 3. From Khao Yai. Dark colouration implies M. phedima?
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Image 4. From Thung Saleng, cen Thailand. M. zitenius?
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Psyche
17-Aug-2017, 07:25 PM
They are correct as you stated.

TL Seow: Cheers.

DaveChiangMai
18-Aug-2017, 09:42 AM
Thank you for the confirmation.