Parnara ganga

[Psyche]

Parnara ganga have been noted in the past but there was some degree of doubt.
A current observation is undoubtedly this species.

The three images appear to be of a single individual.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/263049902
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/263049900
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/263049895


Two similar species in Singapore.
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Parnara ganga.
FW with spot 3 semi-rectangular, and nearer spot 2 than spot 4.
Rarely a lower cellspot may be present.
Subapical spots 2-3, ie. spots 6, 7, & 8.
UnH spots often larger & close or contiguous.
UnH spot 6 usually absent.
https://yutaka.it-n.jp/hes/93040001.html
https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/2847176779
https://wingscales.com/Hesperiidae/Parnara-ganga
https://butterfliesvietnam.blogspot....tal-swift.html


Parnara bada.
This is a widespread species.
FW without cellspot.
FW spot 3 quadrate & paled about midway between spot 2 & 4.
UnH spots variable usually small & well separated (spots zero to full.).
Unh spot 6 variably present.
https://yutaka.it-n.jp/hes/93050001.html
https://wingscales.com/Hesperiidae/Parnara-bada
Typical in Singapore.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/259148033
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/33117386

This is likely P. ganga but no upperside confirmation.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/235062093


TL Seow; Cheers.