I initially labelled this as major but i think based on the shape of the "V" it should be amphimuta. Thoughts??
Taken in USR
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I initially labelled this as major but i think based on the shape of the "V" it should be amphimuta. Thoughts??
Taken in USR
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The V spot doesn't look very strongly angled to me actually... I think the upper 'arm' is slightly shorter.
The other features are the size of discal spot in space 7 in relation to the space 6 and 7 postdiscal spots, and the dislocation of the postdiscal spots at vein 4. (correct me if I'm wrong!)
From what I see, the discal spot 6 is very slightly smaller than the postdiscal spots 6 and 7, almost equal size. The postdiscal band also appears very slightly disconnected at vein 4. I would suggest it is A. major in that case, but all the features are barely there.
Agreed it is A. major.
Here are examples of both species with upperside confirmation.
1A. amphimuta ;V spot well-shaped; postdiscal band slightly dislocated at vein 4 ; HW space 7 middle spot often large.
Same individual on same leaf. Note middle spot in space 7 small here.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_yzw2AzY2du...la+-+TanCP.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_yzw2AzY2du...la+-+Jason.jpg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J9Xmngyim6...+amphimuta.jpg
Malaya.
http://web.fc2.com/jump/?url=http://...2P3013216q.jpg
2. Arhopala major.; V spot with subequal arms, often distorted; HW postdiscal band dislocated at vein 4; HW middle spot in space 7 often smaller.
http://www.butterflycircle.com/check...-2---Tan-C.jpg
http://www.butterflycircle.com/check...20Tan%20CP.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Nv4Rw9OCFh...en_wing_01.gif
There are wide variations in A. major.Probably the commoner of the two.
TL Seow: Cheers.
Thanks Jon and Dr Seow. Wasn't sure how to interpret the markings forming the V
Seeking confirmation that this is Arhopala amphimuta; the post-discal band and "V" look different.
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This fit the perfect Arhopala amphimuta.
1. The 'V' spot have equal length arms.
2. The postdiscal spots 2, 3, 4, & 5 above it are fairly well- aligned. (Not broken/dislocated strongly in the middle at vein 3.)
3. Postdiscal spot 7 & discal spot 7 are equally large.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J9Xmngyim6...+amphimuta.jpg
TL Seow: Cheers.
Thanks Dr Seow! I can finally appreciate their differences and now that i have both i no longer need to shoot either of them anymore :bsmile: