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Tai LA
08-Oct-2017, 08:54 AM
Colour pattern seems to differ. Like the last post I submitted, this Charaxes seems to be very variable in colour. What are the main ID criteria? Thanks.

https://s1.postimg.org/8g3k11ez17/DSC_0263.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/8g3k11ez17/)

Psyche
08-Oct-2017, 10:01 AM
C. bernardus.
This species is highly variable through out its range. It is probable that it is a species complex (ie comprise of several very closely related spp.)
Typical Malayan forms.
http://i.pbase.com/o6/25/686825/1/86807944.IxERhFV5.Charaxesbernarduscrepax.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/g1/25/686825/2/130066948.dPc5ZVA5.jpg
A pale macular (composed of spots) band down the middle appear in forms to the north.
https://www.thaibugs.com/wp-content/gallery/charaxinae/Charaxes-aristogiton1.jpg
https://www.thaibutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Charaxes-bernardus-400x284.jpg

TL Seow: Cheers.

Tai LA
08-Oct-2017, 01:18 PM
Thanks again, Dr Seow!