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MrGee
26-Nov-2012, 07:44 PM
Hi,

Another Hesperiid I cannot identify. I do not even want to make a guess for this one.

http://www.rainbowlodgecambodia.com/butterflies/pics/unknown/borbo%20cinnara%20(formosan%20swift).jpg

Sorry, only one poor shot to go on. They appears to be a white patch on each of the antennae but I have no idea if that is significant.

Any help greatly appreciated.

Psyche
26-Nov-2012, 10:20 PM
This is Pelopidas assamensis.

Dark colour & hindwing with a cellspot (a hallmark of Pelopidas.)
The white band below the antennal club is unique to this Pelopidas species.

TL Seow:cheers:

MrGee
26-Nov-2012, 10:30 PM
:) Thank you once again Seow. You never cease to amaze me!