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Hello! Could I please get help with these swifts? Is the second one a Malayan Swift? Also, what are the defining characteristics to identify this one?
Thank you!
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Hello! Could I please get help with these swifts? Is the second one a Malayan Swift? Also, what are the defining characteristics to identify this one?
Thank you!
You need higher resolution to ID most skippers.
1 is a Pelopidas likely P. mathias.
The FW has an oblique line running from the biggest spot.
This is the male brand, best seen on the upperside.
https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vqr7KmROf...perside_01.jpg
https://www.ifoundbutterflies.org/me...0496400a-1.jpg
2. Polytremis lubricans.
The underside is a rough texture tawny brown in this species.
https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca88...C72KHeWkPqDZdk
Caltoris malaya is a darker rusty brown, the HW without spots.
https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sEtiy2_aX...M_adult_02.jpg
TL Seow: Cheers.
Thanks TL!