DaveChiangMai
17-May-2019, 05:08 PM
All these images were taken on Doi Suthep, n Thailand this week, around 500 m, and all in the same general locality.
Image 1 and 2 are the same individual. This butterfly first attracted my attention given the extensive orange crowns on the hindwing. Quite unlike the other Jamides I am familiar with in north Thailand. I am thinking that this is female J. elpis. Would that be correct please?
Image 3 and 4 (same individual) I assume are J. alecto, which is common in n Thailand.
Image 5 was in the same area and appears to have characteristics of both species. Until I saw this one I thought they two were easily separated. Now it's a bit confusing.
With many thanks
Image 1. J. elpis?
25750
Image 2. J. elpis?
25751
Image 3. J. alecto.
25752
Image 4. J. alecto.
25753
Image 5. J. elpis or alecto?
25754
Image 1 and 2 are the same individual. This butterfly first attracted my attention given the extensive orange crowns on the hindwing. Quite unlike the other Jamides I am familiar with in north Thailand. I am thinking that this is female J. elpis. Would that be correct please?
Image 3 and 4 (same individual) I assume are J. alecto, which is common in n Thailand.
Image 5 was in the same area and appears to have characteristics of both species. Until I saw this one I thought they two were easily separated. Now it's a bit confusing.
With many thanks
Image 1. J. elpis?
25750
Image 2. J. elpis?
25751
Image 3. J. alecto.
25752
Image 4. J. alecto.
25753
Image 5. J. elpis or alecto?
25754