Results 1 to 3 of 3

Thread: Two Arhopalas from Kaeng Krachan

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Dec 2016
    Location
    Thailand
    Posts
    554

    Default Two Arhopalas from Kaeng Krachan

    I would like to request assistance to confirm or correct the identification of two Arhopala species from Kaeng Krachan, northern peninsula Thailand, which are giving me problems.

    First species (image 1) I think must be A. agrata. Would that be correct?

    Second species (image 2 and 3 - same individual) is more problematic and I have no good suggestions.

    Many thanks

    Image 1.
    409A8475.JPG

    Image 2.
    409A8549.JPG

    Image 3.
    409A8550.JPG

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Location
    Malaysia
    Posts
    6,835

    Default

    Both are member of the cleander group. HW spots 6 & 7 aligned & HW postdiscal band fully dislocated at vein 2.

    1 should be A. phanda (alea subgroup)
    http://yutaka.it-n.jp/lyc4/82150001.html
    https://singapore.biodiversity.onlin...0442?imageId=1
    HW spots 7 atop spot 6 like a column with straight sides.

    A. agrata looks similar but the top spot 9 of the FW postdiscal band is faded or obscure & HW spot 6 is trapezoid.
    https://thaibutterflies.com/wp-conte...ala-agrata.jpg


    2. should be Arhopala zambra.
    Large species with markings widely separated.
    FW male upperside with border a thread.
    FW underside with costal spot 10 in line with the cellend bar & of the same width.
    http://yutaka.it-n.jp/lyc4/82250001.html
    https://www.flickr.com/photos/angiud/8579260772/


    TL Seow: Cheers.
    Last edited by Psyche; 12-Jul-2021 at 12:28 PM.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Dec 2016
    Location
    Thailand
    Posts
    554

    Default

    Many thanks for the clarifications and feedback.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Join us