Skipper ID request

[Psyche]

Thank you so much Doctor Seow!

Looks like i will need to start becoming some digital artist alongside now as well haha


With regards
Zicky!

I am afraid I have to disappoint you here.

I forgot how difficult & confusing in the past to try & work it out the Curetis species.


Firstly your observation here.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/133060718

It is a female from the large labial palps, rounded HW slightly hooked FW apex.
https://inaturalist-open-data.s3.ama...2027/large.jpg
https://inaturalist-open-data.s3.ama...2082/large.jpg

Compare with males C. santana.
https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-t9119-E8A...S_adult_05.jpg
https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-t9119-E8A...S_adult_05.jpg


No male Curetis species in our area have the HW orange reduced to a band.
http://yutaka.it-n.jp/lyc3/84050010.html
http://yutaka.it-n.jp/lyc3/84030010.html
http://yutaka.it-n.jp/lyc3/84070001.html
http://yutaka.it-n.jp/lyc3/84110010.html


The female C. santana is so rare no proper observation found.
Below is image from Bornean Lycaenid.
AA2.PNG


The underside markings .HW postdiscal spots 6 & 7 in line & submarginal spots 6 & 7 out of line is also that of C. santana
This shows that your observation is actually a Female Curetis santana.

Compare Female C. saronis.
https://inaturalist-open-data.s3.ama...975/large.jpeg

Unknown female with an irregular HW band.
This looks to be the female C. tagalica.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/131688085
Compare Female tagalica from Bornean lycaenid.
Attachment 27950


Other observations.
C. santana.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/74695451
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/7331669
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/90629654


Possibly C. bulis.
FW with a narrower patch ;HW with a longer black bar basally extending beyond the origin of vein 6 & 7.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/6911941
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/98755895
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/95371774



TL Seow: Cheers.

[Psyche]

Female C. tagalica from Bornean Lycaenid.
AAGA.PNG

The irregular HW band seem to match.
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/131688085

[Zicky]

Not one bit disappointed doctor Seow!

Its more remarkable that theres so much diversity waiting for me to explore in such a small country,and i suppose a female curetis is a amazing shot for me as a mobile photography

I reupdated my inat link as some of my photos are bugged apparently- https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/133443496

Still greatly appreciate all the explanation i have receive! Until i can ID them i guess i will have to shoot non stop!

Regards
Zicky

[Zicky]

Dear Doctor Seow,
i am more confident of todays ID, so feel free to correct any errors! Uploaded inat links as some photo doesnt hold up to quality once resize on computer

1 - P.mathias?
inat link - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/133755537
pelopidus1.jpg

2 - P.omaha?A bit like P.trachala but the vibes are off i'll say
inat link - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/133755547
potanthus1.1.jpgpotanthus1.2.jpg

3 - P.serina? unfortunately all the shots are awkward angle
inat link - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/133755552
potanthus 2.1.jpg

4 - P.serina? i do note the abdominal band is black
inat link - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/133755575
potanthus3.1.jpg

5 - P.lubricans?
inat link - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/133755554
p.lubricans.jpgpolytremis lubricans.jpg

6 - Telicota colon? only have inat link because the file resize quality cannot cut it for this one!
inat link - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/133755530

with skipping regards
Zicky

[Psyche]

Post 74.
1. Female P. mathias. Note dirty greyish brown underside.

2 P. omaha male, yellow abdominal end; FW spot 4 & 5 overlap other. spots not spiky.
Male. P. trachala.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kvlAhJLLsd...la-tytleri.jpg

3. P. omaha male. Abdominal end is yellow; FW spots 4 & 5 equal.


4. Looks correct as female P. serina;abdominal end dark; FWspot 4 looks larger than 5.
P. serina females.
https://inaturalist-open-data.s3.ama...0289/large.jpg
https://static.inaturalist.org/photo...897/large.jpeg


5. Polytremis lubricans male. Antenna end tinged orange, club with a black band' FW spots yellower.


6. Male Telicota colon
Fairly typical, with FW spots staggered out.



TL Seow: Cheers.

[Zicky]

Hi Doctor Seow,

i ID the first skipper this as a oriens gola but got mentioned that it probably isnt a oriens gola, judging by the forewing placement and all i assume is a telicota species. I would like some help please! At the rate of skipper ID is going, i suppose my late night alcohol sessions shall include some skipper learning! I suppose the second one is a potanthus?

1 - inat link - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/133908153
UFO1.1.jpg

2- i am not so sure about this dart
some other dart.jpg

skipping regards
Zicky

[Psyche]

Post 76.

1. Potanthus trachala.Female.


2. Typical male P. trachala.

Only Potanthus have a large cspot 7 on the HW.
The female is slightly aberrant on the FW.
The male is typical.

Male & female.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kvlAhJLLsd...la-tytleri.jpg
http://www.butterflycircle.com/check..._female_01.jpg

Oriens gola female.
https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_Lk9a1XdR..._Caijin_01.jpg


TL Seow: Cheers.

[Zicky]

Dear Doctor Seow

some ID i require confirmation!

1 - Caltoris Cormasa
inat link - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/134144464
caltoris 1.1.jpgcaltoris 1.2.jpg

2 - Pontanthus serina?
inat - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/134144482
potanthus1.1.jpgpotanthus1.2.jpg

Regards!
Skipping
Zicky

[Psyche]

Post 78.
Both are correct.

1. Caltoris cormasa. Reddish colouration & small spots.
2. Potanthus serina FW spot 5smaller than spot 4.



TL Seow:Cheers.

[Zicky]

Post 78.
Both are correct.

1. Caltoris cormasa. Reddish colouration & small spots.
2. Potanthus serina FW spot 5smaller than spot 4.



TL Seow:Cheers.

Thank You Doctor Seow!

Zicky