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Chestnut Bob
03-Jul-2016, 02:37 PM
These look like small branded swifts, except that they are larger and their body are more elongated. What could they be?
24019
24020

Psyche
03-Jul-2016, 10:36 PM
The more elongate wing & body shape indicate they are females.

They both are Pelopidas agna.

The two species can be confusing because of differing photo colouration.

P. mathias : ground colour uneven with dark & grey (appeared whitish) shadings.
Two males & one female.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1XGrD95ktpg/Uf3Ma0yYlhI/AAAAAAAALc8/7-rfWNPUL9M/s1600/HFH_6348-Small-Branded-Swift.jpg
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Gzu0QPtBPM0/UHl8xj_7P-I/AAAAAAAAGzY/tElCTPdMZzs/s1600/DSC0089+Small+Branded+Swift.jpg
http://www.butterflycircle.com/checklist/mugshots/Pelopidas%20mathias%20mathias/Small%20Branded%20Swift%20-%202%20-%20Sum%20Chee%20Ming.jpg

P. agna : Ground colour even without irregular shading ;usually appearing a deeper even brown.
Two males & one female.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/---kNw2cMzXk/Vk6sG-yQ4pI/AAAAAAAAkis/_D9yI2uoj9Y/s1600/PA_male_05a.jpg
http://www.butterflycircle.com/checklist/mugshots/Pelopidas%20agna%20agna/PA_male_06b.jpg
http://www.butterflycircle.com/checklist/mugshots/Pelopidas%20agna%20agna/BengalSwiftF-KSK.jpg

TL Seow: Cheers.

Chestnut Bob
04-Jul-2016, 02:40 AM
Thanks Dr Seow! Much appreciated!

Cheers!