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itsmemei
04-Jun-2017, 07:15 PM
Dear Dr Seow, this shot is from Upper Seletar Reservoir, appreciate if you could advise which Arhopala it is. Thanks in advance!https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4221/34277285633_0f257936be_b_d.jpg

Psyche
04-Jun-2017, 07:39 PM
Arhopala athada.
It is a large species so the markings are well separated.
FW postdiscal band is dislocated ; HW V spot is narrow.
HW postdiscal spot 6 (curvy spot is 7, below it is 6.)usually bridged the gap between the cellend bar & spot 5.
Other examples.
http://tchuanye.smugmug.com/photos/89368095-L.jpg
http://www.butterflycircle.com/checklist/mugshots/Arhopala%20athada%20athada/Vinous%20Oakblue%20-%20Nelson%20Ong.jpg
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/82/ArhopalaAthadaAthadaMUpUn.jpg/300px-ArhopalaAthadaAthadaMUpUn.jpg

TL Seow: Cheers.

itsmemei
04-Jun-2017, 08:03 PM
Thanks, Dr Seow!