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.
Regards,
David
#1. Potanthus s p. 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.
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.
Thanks again.
Regards,
David
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