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Tai LA
03-Jan-2016, 01:06 PM
I have these two shots (one missing the "tail" of what look like Rapala pheretima sequeira (Copper Flash)but without the spot on the upper wing's under surface. Taken in Pahang, 2 Dec 2016. Please confirm thank you.
http://img239.imagevenue.com/loc88/th_77211_RapalapheretimasequeiraCopperFlash37_122_ 88lo.JPG (http://img239.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=77211_RapalapheretimasequeiraCopperF lash37_122_88lo.JPG)


http://img194.imagevenue.com/loc407/th_78529_RapalapheretimasequeiraCopperFlash22_122_ 407lo.JPG (http://img194.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=78529_RapalapheretimasequeiraCopperF lash22_122_407lo.JPG)

Psyche
03-Jan-2016, 08:39 PM
Both pix have the wingshape greatly distorted. Both are females (no oval brand).

1. Rapala manea female. HW with orannge ring . postdiscal band beside speckled patch a straight slant.
A purple wash may or may not be seen in manea.
Male & female.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--_OcJrIvZGs/VJ5Qo6OVaGI/AAAAAAAANEk/Ahid2wv1MLo/s1600/bcd750-S180-Rapala_manea_chozeba.png
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh146/log1t3ch/2013-06-09-Rapala-manea-chozeba-Slate-Flash---02.jpg

2. Rapala pheretima female HW without an orange ring; FW with a cellspot (may be absent in the female).
Male & female.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_vrRIQDmnGQ/Uox5vh6m7WI/AAAAAAAAapY/S22guVJvpr0/s1600/RPS_adult_Simon_01.jpg
http://www.butterflycircle.com/checklist/mugshots/Rapala%20pheretima%20sequeira/Rapala%20pheretima%20sequeira.jpg

TL Seow: Cheers.

Tai LA
04-Jan-2016, 12:35 AM
Thanks again Dr Seow!

Tai LA
05-Jan-2016, 08:33 AM
Thanks Dr Seow!