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DaveChiangMai
06-Oct-2020, 09:48 PM
Two individuals photographed in the same area at the same time (they do look like the same species to me). From !,600 metres on Doi Pha Hom Pok, northern Thailand. I have spent considerable time comparing to my other images and web searches but an unable to come to any good conclusion as to which species (or even genus) these are. Any help very appreciated please.

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Psyche
06-Oct-2020, 10:42 PM
These are vfine examples of the male Telicota ohara jix.

Male ;UpF base of space 2 black. Male brand very narrow & straight.
UnH inner margin of band straight (not always), without a strong notch at upper end.
The male below have a stronger notch on the HW band's inner margin (upper end).
http://butterfliesvietnam.blogspot.com/2015/08/118-telicota-hoara-narrow-branded-palm.html

Often the UnH band have the inner margin straight. Male Thailand.
https://thaibutterflies.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Telicota-ohara-1.jpg


T. bambusae male Note strong upper end notch on inner margin of HW band.
https://www.ifoundbutterflies.org/media_images/1a_11/3065653e7173dd76db.jpg


TL Seow: Cheers.

DaveChiangMai
06-Oct-2020, 11:07 PM
Many thanks for the clarifications and notes. Appreciated.