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DaveChiangMai
22-Jul-2019, 11:55 AM
Photographed at Krung Ching, s. Thailand, in February. I am pretty sure this is Arhopala buddha, but would appreciate confirmation or correction.
With thanks.

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Psyche
22-Jul-2019, 10:37 PM
Yes it is Arhopala buddha.
FW band not or slightly disslocated at vein 4.
HW postdiscal band partially dislocated at vein 2.
The metalmark have ample green & the tail is characteristically stiff & straight.
https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3c4FJYdMjP4/Vv_bTNggdOI/AAAAAAAAZZM/nmQ0C_Mww2sG2bfa32vDf_6xTS9UOWk_Q/s1600/DSC_0495.JPG
https://thaibutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/arhopala-buddha-1-1080x720.jpg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arhopala_buddha#/media/File:ArhopalaBuddhaCooperiFUpUnAC1.jpg


TL Seow: Cheers.

DaveChiangMai
22-Jul-2019, 11:10 PM
Many thanks for the confirmation.