Thanks so much Dr. Seow.
I would like add two observations seen today for id.
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Thanks so much Dr. Seow.
I would like add two observations seen today for id.
#16
Arhopala? Penang Hill - Feb 23, 2024
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/200163185
#17
Rapala varuna? Penang Hill - Feb 23, 2024
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/200163183
#16. https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/200163185
Pseudomuta group.
Likely A. aida.
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Both A. aida & ariana looks rather similar with FW margin straight.
Upperside Fw black border is wider in aida.
UnF postdiscal band is more irregularly undulate.
Ground colour may be purple-glazed.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arhopa...aMFUpUnAC1.jpg
https://thaibutterflies.com/wp-conte...opala-aida.jpg
A. ariana have UpF border in the male narrower ;UnF band less irregular.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arhopa...naMUpUnAC1.jpg
https://thaibutterflies.com/wp-conte...ala-ariana.jpg
#17.https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/200163183
Rapala varuna.
Bands broad, doubled white-edged. On the HW the band & the cellend are very close & often touch.
https://www.butterflycircle.com/chec...20Benedict.jpg
https://www.butterflycircle.com/chec...edick%20ho.jpg
TL Seow: Cheers.
Again thanks Dr. Seow. Appreciate it.