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Peacock Royal
05-May-2009, 12:33 AM
I wonder if this is Zizeeria maha serica (Pale Grass Blue). Two observations that are different from Pale Grass Blue.
(a) The small forewing postdiscal spot at space 10 is missing.
(b) Hindwing spots don't form a u-shape

Commander
05-May-2009, 12:37 AM
From the markings, which are rather sharp and distinct, this is still a Lesser Grass Blue. The spots, as you've pointed out, are the typical arrangement of the LGB. You probabaly shot a very pristine specimen which had just eclosed.

Peacock Royal
05-May-2009, 12:42 AM
Thanks.
The size of this butt is much bigger than LGB, making me think it is something else.

Commander
05-May-2009, 12:46 AM
Ya... there are exceptional size ones that I've encountered in the past too. Usually females.

But this is an excellent shot too. :thumbsup: