Another skipper from the west

Shot this skipper in the west. At first I thought it is a Small Branded Swift, but checking the BC checklist shows a possibility of it being the Borbo cinnara (Formosan Swift). Wound appreciate greatly a comment from experts regarding the ID of this skipper.

Horace

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Originally Posted by horace2264

Shot this skipper in the west. At first I thought it is a Small Branded Swift, but checking the BC checklist shows a possibility of it being the Borbo cinnara (Formosan Swift). Wound appreciate greatly a comment from experts regarding the ID of this skipper.

Horace

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For your further considerations,

From HKLS: Seems to have more white spots on hindwing/underside.
http://www.hkls.org/images/Borbo_cinnara.jpg

From Taiwanese book: 4 white spots on hindwing (mirrored on both upperside & underside).
(pp 259, ISBN-957-455-149-0)

Thanks CP for the heads-up. Look like this is another one destined for the UFO folder.

Horace