An Arholala from nw Thailand,

[DaveChiangMai]

Two images (same individual) from Omkoi, nw Thailand, 1,100 metres, dry forest, last week.
The most striking thins about this species was how dark it appeared in the field. I have about 20 species recorded from this locality, but it does not match anything in my collection. I note it is tailless. I am at a loss to identify this, so any help greatly appreciated.

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[Psyche]

Arhopala paramuta.

https://wingscales.com/Lycaenidae/Ar...amuta-paramuta

https://www.ifoundbutterflies.org/sp...opala-paramuta



TL Seow: Cheers.

[DaveChiangMai]

Many thanks for that. Yes, never seen this species in that area (only much farther east).