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    Default Comments on a Rapala sp. from n Thailand

    I photographed this species at 1,200 m, in nw Thailand last week. This was the only shot I was able to obtain, so it's most unlikely this can be identified to species. However, it looks like no other Rapala I have photographed in Thailand.

    From reviewing my other Rapala images, available literature and images on the web, I think this can be narrowed down to one of three species: damona, dieneces or rectivitta. All are uncommon but possible in northern Thailand. Three things strike me as unusual in this image:

    1. The very prominent golden rim/edge to the upper side of both wings.
    2. The rather distinct sub-marginal band (quite "blocky") (images of rectivitta show this).
    3. The very straight forewing discal band.

    I would be interested in comments on species which might show these features.

    With thanks.

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    R. nissa in my opinion.
    Sajan KC

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    Many thanks for that suggestion. Indeed that would also match. I've not seen nissa in Thailand previously with such a deep colouration, but I am aware that can be variable.

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    Agreed it is Rapala nissa.

    R. rectivitta ;Upperside male with a blue shot.
    UnH band straight , without any break or fracture from vein 2 to the costa (upper margin).(rectivitta = straight band).
    https://www.ifoundbutterflies.org/me...5b6f3601-2.jpg
    http://yutaka.it-n.jp/lyc4/84120001.html

    R. nissa. Upperside male without blue shot, but may be greyish-blue.
    UnH band ( often thin) slightly irregular, & often dislocated at vein 3.
    https://www.ifoundbutterflies.org/me...71330a74-1.jpg
    http://yutaka.it-n.jp/lyc4/84140001.html

    R. damona ;FW band always distinctly curved in to the costa.
    UnH band with at least one dislocation.
    https://www.ifoundbutterflies.org/me...b5225641-2.jpg

    R. dieneces. FW band straight or slightly curved.
    UnH band irregular with several dislocations.
    https://www.ifoundbutterflies.org/me...76672863-1.jpg
    https://www.ifoundbutterflies.org/me...76672863-2.jpg


    TL Seow: Cheers.
    Last edited by Psyche; 01-Dec-2020 at 11:02 PM.

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    Many thanks for the confirmation.

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