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Blue Nawab
04-Nov-2018, 09:05 PM
Dear Dr Seow,
Is this Malayan Six-Ring (Ypthima fasciata torone), presence of a sixth ocelli?
Thanks!
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4906/43894763120_a7272bbff8_b_d.jpg

Psyche
10-Nov-2018, 10:52 PM
Ypthima horsfieldii .

Spots 2 & 3 are relatively small & well apart.
The presence of an extra small spot is immaterial.

Ypthima fasciata is readily ID'ed by all the ocelli are arranged in a slight curve & two strong parallel dark straight bands.
http://www.samuibutterflies.com/02_images/travels/satyrinae/ypthimafasciata.v.jpg


TL Seow: Cheers.