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    I could give the Bornean species a try. At least C&P4's key is usable.
    As for the Cambodian spp., with about a dozen 'new' and possibly marked subspecies differences, I think I better not.

    TL Seow

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    Only 3 Bornean ones, the rest are already happily ID'd.

    Good luck, they are not in the best condition!!!! I seem to recall that the first and third were rather small.
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    1 is A agesilaus.
    Key line 55. Forewing spot 4 nicely in line.
    Lne 56. Hindwing spot 6 dead centre between the 2 below.
    Line 57. Forewing with a basal spot.

    2. should be A aurelia.
    Underside purple shaded (probably Bornean race not so slatey).
    All others hair-brown (line 129)
    Hindwing spot 6 large & overlapping.

    3. should A. evansi.
    A cleander group member.
    The tornal spot seems large but this would leads to A. athada, so its out, & belongs to the alea subgroup.
    A. evansi have a slatey pink wash and this over brown viewed at an angle probably create the purplish tone.
    Hindwing spot 6 also matched the description.

    TL Seow

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    Dear Seow, Thank you.

    I was hoping that No. 1 belonged to the muta subgroup, but then, I am always hoping! I already have this sp. recorded.

    I suspected No. 2 to be aurelia, but when in Borneo, one always has to ask.

    No.3 is a bit of a suprise. To be perfectly honest, the photo is rubbish. I would not expect an ID from such a photo. It was small! Definitely an alea subgroup, but after that I get confused.

    PS. I am off to Khao Sok National Park tomorrow morning with Antonio for four days. Please take a rest, depending on what we find, you may need it!!!!!

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