Early Stages Specialist
Ypthima baldus?
A BC blog reader from Indonesia sent me this Ypthima pic for species ID.
The mating pair looks like our Common Five Ring (Y. baldus) but with much larger spots in spaces 2-3, and spaces 5-6 on the hindwing.
Does the distribution of Y. baldus includes Indonesia? Possible look-alike species in Indonesia?
Horace
Administrator
Perhaps Teo TP or Dr Seow can help. There are quite a few of these Ypthima in the region that are quite similar looking to the Singapore/Malaysian ones, but are different species. Take a look at Pisuth's book for the wide range. Indonesian Ypthimas will probably have quite a number of species not found here.
Power Member
I don't think it is baldus, but it is necessary to ask from which island this pair was taken.
TL Seow
Early Stages Specialist
It was taken in Ternate (North Maluku, Indonesia).Originally Posted by Psyche
I don't think it is baldus, but it is necessary to ask from which island this pair was taken.
TL Seow
Horace
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I am lost here. The Moluccas (Maluku) is unknown territory.
TL Seow
Early Stages Specialist
It is OK. I will just cite the lack of relevant references in my reply. Thanks.
Horace
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