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    Hello! Could I please get help with these swifts? Is the second one a Malayan Swift? Also, what are the defining characteristics to identify this one?

    Thank you!

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    You need higher resolution to ID most skippers.

    1 is a Pelopidas likely P. mathias.
    The FW has an oblique line running from the biggest spot.
    This is the male brand, best seen on the upperside.
    https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vqr7KmROf...perside_01.jpg
    https://www.ifoundbutterflies.org/me...0496400a-1.jpg

    2. Polytremis lubricans.
    The underside is a rough texture tawny brown in this species.
    https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca88...C72KHeWkPqDZdk


    Caltoris malaya is a darker rusty brown, the HW without spots.
    https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sEtiy2_aX...M_adult_02.jpg


    TL Seow: Cheers.

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    Thanks TL!

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