Shot these two similar looking individuals at the CCA.
Can't find a match at the checklist , refering to C&P4 the closest match are the Pelopidas agna agna and Pelopidas mathias mathias.... pending confirmation we might have a new species.;-)
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Shot these two similar looking individuals at the CCA.
Can't find a match at the checklist , refering to C&P4 the closest match are the Pelopidas agna agna and Pelopidas mathias mathias.... pending confirmation we might have a new species.;-)
Looks like a male Pelopidas assamensis to me... :thinking:
How big is the skipper?
CM ,
It is a fairly big skipper, slightly smaller than the size of a Chocolate Demon.
Yes , it could very well be Pelopidas assamensis.
:cheers:
If its smaller than the Demon, you may wish to consider Pelopidas mathias mathias(female). I only mention this because of the hindwing spots.
Les
The underside match exactly with the Great Swift (P. assamensis) [pp 170 / HK - Blue book]. I second CM's suggestion too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Silverstreak
My pic of P. assamensis only shows 1 spot on UHW, hence my suggestion. It looks like my Library needs are mounting, first C&P and now HK-Blue Book! While I'm thinking about it, ant other indispensible books I should have?
Les
After closer scutiny .. it is a
Pelopidas assamensis.
SC,
Can we have more pictures in the checklist please.
Khew has 2 excellent specimens here
I believe the female P. assamensis has less or only one spot on the hindwingQuote:
Originally Posted by Painted Jezebel
Sunny, I have uploaded Khew's photos to the checklist. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Silverstreak
Is this the same skipper? Shot at TBHP.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...atSwift-SF.jpg