Not sure what you meant Jonanthan, but A. antimuta is readily ID'ed by a combination of three features.Originally Posted by Banded Yeoman
Interesting.
I know I am no expert at all to say this,
But if I remember correctly, a. antimuta has 2 of the hindwing costa spots are not alined, but facing outwards?
1. The hindwing postdiscal spot in space 7 sits directly on top that in space 6 so that their inner margins are in line.
2 The hindwing is tailless.
3. There is a green tornal patch.
4. (Additional criterion required )Hindwing postdiscal band usually completedly dislocated at vein 2)
Have a look at pic 2. The postdiscal spot in space 7 is the one with a tear-line cutting across it. Notice it sits well to the inside of the spot in space 6 (the one below it). The inner margins are staggered & totally out of line.
Pic 2 is a difficult one. It boils down to whether the postdiscal band is considered fully dislocated (amphimuta & major ) or only partially so (moolaiana & norda) at vein 2. Individual variations mean this feature overlaps.
In A. major the lunulate spot in space 1b is narrow and J or L -shaped.
In A. amphimuta it is usually narrow & V-shaped.
In A. moolaiana & norda, they are broad & v-shaped.
This one is somewhat in between.
A. major can be ruled out.
TL Seow
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