ID confirmation please

[chengailim]

Dear Dr Seow,

Could you please confirm if this is Arhopala Sublustris?

DSC_1078 (1)(Resize).jpg

Thanks,

Regards,
Cheng Ai

[Psyche]

It could be but there is no way to tell except to see the upperside FW which is bright blue with the border a thread.
https://farm5.static.flickr.com/4564...44eda5c2_b.jpg

It is considered common in Singapore so it is more likely to be this than other member of the alea subgroup.


TL Seow: Cheers.

[chengailim]

I remembered seeing the bright blue colour on the upperside of the FW when it took off, hence it is likely to be Arhopala Sublustris then.

Many thanks.

[atronox]

I think this is likely normani- the shape of spot 6 and the extent of overlap with the cell end streak are quite different from sublustris

[Psyche]

I think this is likely normani- the shape of spot 6 and the extent of overlap with the cell end streak are quite different from sublustris

It may well be but there is too much uncertainties at the moment.

I did ID'ed one of Lemon's shot based on that but I am not too confident.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/lemonteayk/7691102010


TL Seow: Cheers.

[Banded Yeoman]

I agree - Arhopala sublustris is too variable. I would advise against making any firm judgements without at least having a shot of the upperside.