Duffer Shot at Nam Nao National Park, Thailand

[David Chan]

Dear Dr Seow,

Could you kindly help to ID this Duffer shot at Nam Nao National Park, Northern Thailand.

25319


Thanks a lot.

Best regards,
David Chan

[Psyche]

It is Discophora sondaica zal. HW is more angular.
http://www.ifoundbutterflies.org/media_images/DiscophoraSondaica/DiscophoraSondaica_BalakrishnanValappil_ar542.jpg
D. deo is similar but the markings blurry.
https://www.thaibutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Discophora-deo-1080x725.jpg
D. timora ;Rounded HW a more variegated pattern.
https://www.thaibutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Discophora-timora-1080x718.jpg

TL Seow: Cheers.

[David Chan]

Thanks, Dr Seow for the pointers.

Best regards,
David Chan

[David Chan]

Dear Dr Seow,

Based on the pointers above, this Duffer is probably a D. deo, correct.

25353

Thanks.
Best regards,
David Chan

[Psyche]

It is a female Discophora sondaica zal.
The female have a series of white spots which shows through.
http://yutaka.it-n.jp/ama/50440010.html


Both sexes of Discophora deo have an orange cross band. This should also be visible usually.
Male.
https://www.thaibutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Discophora-deo.jpg


TL Seow: Cheers.

[David Chan]

Dear Dr Seow,

Thanks for the pointers. Rather challenging for beginners.

Best regards,
David Chan