Likely New Flat as #298

[Silverstreak]

A little bird told me we have a a new flat as #298.......from what I have seen the flat is not in the checklist.

Quite close to Celaenorrhinus asmara asmara. C&P4 plate 53 fig 6

Wait for Nelson to upload it.

[bluefin]

Thanks Sunny for helping in the ID.

Was trying out some new spots with YM today and stumbled upon this dark looking zipper.
Here's the record shot, awaiting for confirmation of its ID from experts here..

Flat

[The Plane]

CONGRATULATION ! Nelson. You done it again !

[Great Mormon]

Congrads on the find Nelson!

[Bluebottle]

Well done, Nelson

[Psyche]

Yes, it is Celaenorrhinus asmara asmara alright. Its nearesr ally C. nigricans have an extended forewing band.

Didn't realised this species have not been shot yet.

So , Congratulations are in order, Nelson

TL Seow

[Commander]

Another find for 2011! Great work, Nelson! Your persistence always pays off!

Thanks for the confirmation, Seow. This appears to be a re-discovery as C&P4 lists it as extant in Singapore. But it's new to our checklist so far.

Les, better work harder up there in Samui. We're breathing down your neck.

Species #299 in the oven now. Just pupated last night

[Blue Nawab]

Great Job Nelson, congratulations!

[Cruiser]

Well done Nelson and congrats

[Glorious Begum]

Well done guys.