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    Default Malay Hesperiidae for ID

    Some confusing Hesperiidae, all from Malaysia, observed Feb.-March 2019.
    I think 1, 2 and maybe 3 could be Potanthus.
    4 and 5 Telicota?

    1. Kuala Selangor
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    2. Kuala Selangor
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    3. Raub, Pahang
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    4. Kuala Tahan
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    5. Cameron Highlands
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    Would very much appreciate your opinion.
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    #1. Potanthus sp. Uncertain . Since FW spot 8 is reduced in size could be P. juno.

    2; Potanthus juno: FW spot 8 absent (ie only 2 subapical spots) ; Abdominal end black ;often FW spot 5 is smaller than spot 4 but not here.

    A female P. juno.Note FW subapical 8 absent (may be vestigial) spot 5 smaller than spot 4;
    https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WroJpPq0U...Dart-KohCH.jpg


    3. Ampittia dioscorides.

    4. Female Telicota colon ;Note spot 4 detached from spot 3 ; spot 4 & 5 not fully overlapping; HW no spot 7 (both sides) All Potanthus should have spot 7.
    https://biome.nparks.gov.sg/Content/...59_2_33243.jpg

    5. Potanthus lydia The inner margins of spots 4 & 5 forms a characteristic 'V'.
    https://www.thaibutterflies.com/wp-c...a-1080x725.jpg


    TL Seow: Cheers.

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    Thank you very much dr. Seow.

    A couple of other Hesperiidae, this time from Vietnam.
    All were shot in Baoloc, Central Highlands, Alt. approx. 800m, Dec. 2018

    - No.1 and no.2 might be Potanthus Lydia: FW V-shaped inner margins spot 4,5
    - No.3, 4 and 5: Taractrocera archias?
    - No. 6: Potanthus sp.?

    No.1
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    No.2
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    No.3
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    No.4
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    No.5
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    No.6
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    Potanthus are very difficult without both upperside & undersides.
    There are far more species in Vietnam.

    1. More orange; HW veins not darkened. Probably P. ganda.
    http://yutaka.it-n.jp/hes/92840001.html

    2. Yellower; HW veins not darkened; abdominal end dark. Probaly P. mingo
    http://yutaka.it-n.jp/hes/92810010.html

    3 , 4, & 5. Taractrocera archias ;antennal club without apiculus (tip) HW with hockeystick mark.

    6 HW veins not dark ;FW band without overlap to subapical spots; HW band's outer spot just shifted out a little.
    Probably P. nesta.
    http://yutaka.it-n.jp/hes/92800001.html

    TL Seow: Cheers.

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    Thanks again.
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    David

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