There seems to be some variation in the intensity of the pinkish hue on the wings of A. pseudomuta. Here are two specimens from different locations and with different amounts of wear. You can see the more tattered one has a stronger pinkish hue. Despite that, i think they are both still A. pseudomuta.
The two species A. alitaeus & pseudomuta have been the source of some confusion in the past.
Undoubtedly there are some intermediates.
The typical forms are never in doubt.
Two criteria helps to differentiate most examples.
Two other species have a pale slatey ground with contrasting reddish brown markings.
A. havilandi lack a spot at the base of space 10, ie just above the mid cell spot & so is out of the picture here.
A. sintanga have the spot at the base of space 10 but HW spot 6 is rounded & the HW submarginals are more macular, so it resembles A. alitaeus in pattern
See Bornean Lycaenids.
So this species also do not match.
Young Member
Variation in Arhopala pseudomuta
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote