Hi can I check if this species is Arhopala amphimuta based on the dentate vein 2 at hindwing?
If not please advise which of the other tailless Arhopala it is.
Thank you!
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Hi can I check if this species is Arhopala amphimuta based on the dentate vein 2 at hindwing?
If not please advise which of the other tailless Arhopala it is.
Thank you!
You may want to add which area of Singapore did you shoot this at?
Always good to state the location of the shot.
Arhopala major major.
Arhopala amphimuta
HW 'V' spot (in space 1b) well-formed with roughly equal arms. Band above it (composed of 4 spots) usually entire & unbroken.
Male upperside blue right to the margin.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J9Xmngyim6...+amphimuta.jpg
https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H7I0dE5Ps...a_Simon_01.jpg
Arhoala major.
HW the same spot in space 1b much distorted often like a 'J' or hockeystick. The band above it always broken.
Male upperside with broad brown borders.
https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6dTySaXY6...ederick_01.jpg
Same individual.
http://www.butterflycircle.com/check...-2---Tan-C.jpg
http://www.butterflycircle.com/check...20Tan%20CP.jpg
A. major is common in Singapore, while A. amphimuta is quite rare.
TL Seow: Cheers.