ID help please with this

[Tai LA]

Looks like a Hypolycaena erylus but the colours and markings seem to be wrong for it. Appears to be a Rapala sp but it has two tails. Need your help. The open wing shot apparently from the same butterfly.

https://s18.postimg.org/f0shwo839/DSC_0041_v1.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/f0shwo839/)

https://s18.postimg.org/7kt8axpjp/DSC_0071_v1.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/7kt8axpjp/)

Another shot taken late last year seems to be of this same species

https://s18.postimg.org/914qt2sgl/DSCF3383b.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/914qt2sgl/)

[Psyche]

The upperside & underside markings are that of Hypolycaena erylus.
http://www.butterflycircle.com/checklist/mugshots/Hypolycaena%20erylus%20teatus/Hypolycaena%20erylus%20teatus%20(%20Common%20Tit%2 0)%20Male.jpg
http://www.learnaboutbutterflies.com/Hypolycaena%20erylus%20teatus%20002a.jpg

Strong yellow light have alter its appearance.

The 3rd pix is the typical appearance.


TL Seow: Cheers.

[Tai LA]

Thanks Dr Seow.