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Duffer Shot at Nam Nao National Park, Thailand
Dear Dr Seow,
Could you kindly help to ID this Duffer shot at Nam Nao National Park, Northern Thailand.
IMG_8560v1.1.jpg
Thanks a lot.
Best regards,
David Chan
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It is Discophora sondaica zal. HW is more angular.
http://www.ifoundbutterflies.org/med...ppil_ar542.jpg
D. deo is similar but the markings blurry.
https://www.thaibutterflies.com/wp-c...o-1080x725.jpg
D. timora ;Rounded HW a more variegated pattern.
https://www.thaibutterflies.com/wp-c...a-1080x718.jpg
TL Seow: Cheers.
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Thanks, Dr Seow for the pointers.
Best regards,
David Chan
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Dear Dr Seow,
Based on the pointers above, this Duffer is probably a D. deo, correct.
IMG_2235v1.1.jpg
Thanks.
Best regards,
David Chan
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It is a female Discophora sondaica zal.
The female have a series of white spots which shows through.
http://yutaka.it-n.jp/ama/50440010.html
Both sexes of Discophora deo have an orange cross band. This should also be visible usually.
Male.
https://www.thaibutterflies.com/wp-c...ophora-deo.jpg
TL Seow: Cheers.
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Dear Dr Seow,
Thanks for the pointers. Rather challenging for beginners.
Best regards,
David Chan
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