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  1. #1
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    Default Dart for ID

    Posting this for a friend. A dart photographed around Chiang Mai.
    Could this be Sikkim Dart Potanthus nesta?

    Many thanks

    DSC_2181 1.JPG
    DSC_2183 2.JPG
    DSC_2185 3.JPG
    DSC_2187 4.JPG

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    I think it is correct as Potanthus nesta female. (the black 'hole' in the FW cell bar ID'ed the female.)
    The FW band is continuous but the veins are lightly darkened ;HW upperside veins not darkened.
    Underside with heavy black markings.

    Below link. pic 1 looks correct as P. nesta male but pic 2 is P. confucius male.
    The others uncertain.
    http://www.dnp.go.th/FOREMIC/NForemi...%B8%A1%20.html
    Another male ;Note heavy black markings HW & black banded abdominal end.
    https://www.thaibugs.com/wp-content/...pecies%201.jpg

    P. confucius looks similar but band more continuous with veins less dark ;Underside less black shadings & abdominal end not black banded.
    Female.
    https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...k_20131208.jpg
    http://dearlep.tw/images/Papilionoid...20DSC_0068.jpg
    male underside.
    https://wingscales.com/content/record/514-1-f6975.jpg

    TL Seow: Cheers.

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    Many thanks for the confirmation

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