Skipper ID check

[The Plane]

Tried to find the ID of this skipper but failed. Can anyone please help ? Thks.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4699314425_aaa9cdc799_b.jpg

:cheers:

[Painted Jezebel]

It looks damaged or malformed in some way. I do not think that the forewing underside markings are normal.

[Banded Yeoman]

It is a damaged Caltoris cormasa.:grin2:

Oh, and nice shot.

[The Plane]

The wonder I cannot find it in the checklist :) Thanks Les and Jon for your help.

[Great Mormon]

It is a damaged Caltoris cormasa.:grin2:

Oh, and nice shot.

Please tell us how did you derive that it is C. cormasa? :thinking:

[Banded Yeoman]

Solly I canno post the image (master) is comparison.
You gus will have to look it up in the photo checklist.:embrass: Solly OK?
http://butterflycircle.com/checklist2/index.php?page=butt_details&butt_id=177



1) brown antennae, turning cream then black at tip.
2) Pale cream legs
3) Brown and cream wing border
4) Hindwing shape
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[Great Mormon]

how about the spots on the hindwing?

[Banded Yeoman]

Anthony, I don't think there is any other skipper with the same set of characteristics.

[Great Mormon]

ah, that is why u need to consult the butt bible, the c&p4 :P For all u know, its a new species for singapore there!

[Great Mormon]

as quoted from Dr Kirton, structrual differences > colour differences. The 3 spots on the hindwing should be part of the key to IDing the butterfly, instead of the legs, colouration etc.

Furthermore, field shots can vary due to ambient lighting and flash usage.