Skipper ID request

[Psyche]

Thank you Doctor Seow!

for post 3 the skipper was found rather deep inside a primary forest, so i couldnt really get good angles. Lets hope i see it again!

I recall you shot another skipper with the same antennal mark perhaps a year ago, but I could not place it.
I thought that it may be a minor variation.


TLseow: Cheers.
PS . Male C. brunnea showing the male brand similar to Pelopidas.
In this view the white dot at the base of the tip (apiculus) can not be seen.
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0...ec73fb~mv2.jpg

[Zicky]

I see, thanks for taking note, let me see if i can find the observation before when i am more free. Swamp with intern work now!

[Zicky]

Dear Doctor Seow,

Some skipper that requires a check on my ID skill so far! Hope i am still "in shape"

1 - Potanthus omaha?
inat link - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/174490969

2 - Potanthus trachala? i do note the FW space 4 and 5 are rather small in this aspect
inat link - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/174490973

3 - Polytremis lubricans?
inat link - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/174491017

4 - Potanthus omaha? Cant decide if the vein here is dark dusted
inat link - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/174491038

5 - pelopidas mathias
inat link - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/174491054

6 - potanthus serina. I am rather confident on this observation, haha
inat link - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/174491055

7 - Polytremis lubricans?
inat link - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/174491059

8 - pelopidas mathias? awkward angle, but its all i got!
inat link - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/174491070

9 - potanthus? i am not sure which one could this be. Found deep in primary forest in a setting potanthus arent usually seen
inat link - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/174491140

10 - Telicota besta?
inat link - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/174491191

a bit of a high volume today. rather busy with work and didnt upload observation as of recent, hope im still able to ID with sufficient accuracy in that respect, haha.

Skipping regards
Zicky!

[Psyche]

Post 173.

1 Potanthus omaha.male.
The UpF veins are strongly black.

2. Potanthus omaha male.
UpF spot 4 & 3 overlap. Veins black; shape of spots 2 & 3 not concave.

3 Polytremis lubricans male.
Note HW large spots 4 & 5 ;FW large upper cellspot; antenna markings.

4. Potanthus omaha male.
Abdominal end yellow; veins uniformly dark-dusted.

5. Pelopidas mathias male.
Note grey-tinged often strongly as seen here.

6. Potanthus serina male.
Abdominal end black band & FW spot 4 larger than spot 5.

7. Uncertain.
There seem to be HW small white spots 2, & 3, hyaline yellowish spots 4 & 5 & Fw upper cellspot suggesting P. lubricans but antenna do not match.
See 3 & compare antenna.
General appearance resembles C. malaya female, but spotting if correct do not match.

8. Pelopidas mathias male.
Strong grey tone.

9. Potanthus omaha male.
Abdominal end yellow & black veins neat & distinct.

10. Telicota besta male.
FW spots 4 & 5 equal & well overlapping spot 3. HW veins noticeably dark.


TL Seow:Cheers.

[Zicky]

Hi Doctor Seow,

A couple of skipper seen recently that i would like my ID confirmed.
1 - T.besta?
Inat link - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/178169944

2 - P.nathias?
inat link - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/178169941

3 - C.cormasa?
inat link - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/178169942

4 - P.omaha? Veins dark dusted
inat link - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/178169985

5 - P.lubricans?
inat link - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/178169989

6 - C.cormasa?
inat link - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/178169997

7 - telicota augius? Really very orange
inat link - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/178170123

2 following bonus from malaysia

8 - Koruthaialos sp?
inat link - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/176986587

9 - Koruthaialos sp?
inat link - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/176986580


Skipping regards
Zicky

[Psyche]

Post 173.

1.Telicota besta female.
Veins strongly black; dull colour.


2. Borbo cinnara.
hW spots 2, 3, 4, 6.; FW subapical 3 in an arc. antennal club thick ;greenish body hair.


3 female Baoris probably B.oceia.
Antennae all black ;uniform dark brown ;no red tone.


4. Male Potanthus omaha ;uniform darkish veins ;abdominal end yellow.


5.Female Caltoris philippina.
Antennae black lubricans have antennae tipped orange & white.
greenish ochreous rough scalings.


6. Female Caltoris bromus.
Prominent pale area on antennae; Uniform brown. 2 subapical spots


7. Male Telicota besta ;HW veins with shadowlines. Face whitish.
male T. besta with upperside confirmation.
https://inaturalist-open-data.s3.ama...1219/large.jpg
https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vtt7-hEYF...lt_male_05.jpg

T. augias
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5336/9...ff7fdc56_b.jpg
https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hp7OPF_eJ...as-augias).jpg
https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6riT3uzre...ias_male_1.jpg


8. Koruthaialos rubecula.
UnF orange red band not reaching costa.

9. Koruthaialos sindu.
UnF orange band reaching costa.


K. sindu note also palpi short.
https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6RkAaBJ00...alos+sindu.jpg

K. rubecula
UnF orange red band reaching costa ; Palpi long.
https://thaibutterflies.com/wp-conte...s-rubecula.jpg



TL Seow: Cheers.

[Zicky]

Post 173.

1.Telicota besta female.
Veins strongly black; dull colour.


2. Borbo cinnara.
hW spots 2, 3, 4, 6.; FW subapical 3 in an arc. antennal club thick ;greenish body hair.


3 female Baoris probably B.oceia.
Antennae all black ;uniform dark brown ;no red tone.


4. Male Potanthus omaha ;uniform darkish veins ;abdominal end yellow.


5.Female Caltoris philippina.
Antennae black lubricans have antennae tipped orange & white.
greenish ochreous rough scalings.


6. Female Caltoris bromus.
Prominent pale area on antennae; Uniform brown. 2 subapical spots


7. Male Telicota besta ;HW veins with shadowlines. Face whitish.
male T. besta with upperside confirmation.
https://inaturalist-open-data.s3.ama...1219/large.jpg
https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vtt7-hEYF...lt_male_05.jpg

T. augias
https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5336/9...ff7fdc56_b.jpg
https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hp7OPF_eJ...as-augias).jpg
https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6riT3uzre...ias_male_1.jpg


8. Koruthaialos rubecula.
UnF orange red band not reaching costa.

9. Koruthaialos sindu.
UnF orange band reaching costa.


K. sindu note also palpi short.
https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6RkAaBJ00...alos+sindu.jpg

K. rubecula
UnF orange red band reaching costa ; Palpi long.
https://thaibutterflies.com/wp-conte...s-rubecula.jpg



TL Seow: Cheers.

Thanks Doctor Seow, looks like im rusty on skipper ID these days

[Zicky]

Hi Doctor Seow,

A couple of skippers that requires some clarification

1 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/204386701
Caltoris phillipina?the FW Spots arent visible in this pic since it flew off after this shot

2 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/204386696
Borbo cinnara?

3 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/202965093
think a caltoris but not too sure

4 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/201000715
First thought was pemera pugnens, but this isnt too sure as well

5 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/200690193
Caltoris cormasa? Seems quite typical with the ID feature

Skipping regards
Zicky

[Psyche]

Post 178.

#1 https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/204386701
Caltoris philippina should be right.
Fw long ,narrow without spot.


#2 https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/204386696
Probably male Pelopidas agna
There is a HW cellspot.
Ground is light brown. Looks dirty but more due to wear.

Typical P. mathias is grey-tinged.
eg.
https://baliwildlife.com/wp-content/...10r010t010.jpg


#3 https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/202965093
Xanthoneura corissa. Correction: Possibly an unusual variant female Caltoris malaya.
A brand new discovery for Singapore.
Note it is very fresh & could not have travel from 'oversea'.
(Xanthoneura = yellow sinew/ tendon /nerve.)
https://wingscales.com/Hesperiidae/X...issa-indrasana
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/1...pana.html/zoom


#4 https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/201000715
The spots & antennae are as for Pemara pugnans. Worn.
https://thaibutterflies.com/Butterflies/pemara-pugnans/



#5 https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/200690193
Caltoris bromus.
Colour & pale area on the antennae are as for this species.



TL Seow; Cheers.

[Zicky]

Post 178.


#3 https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/202965093
Xanthoneura corissa.
A brand new discovery for Singapore.
Note it is very fresh & could not have travel from 'oversea'.
(Xanthoneura = yellow sinew/ tendon /nerve.)
https://wingscales.com/Hesperiidae/X...issa-indrasana


TL Seow; Cheers.

Very interesting Doctor Seow!
However i have some points i would like to clarify, from the general pics on the link you send and the internet, the eyes of Xanthoneura corissa appears to be red and of a much Ochre and deep yellow looking colour on the wings. Pictures online also seem to show some more veins connecting above vein 2 in the hindwing, though the general veination looks correct, what are your thoughts?

Skipping regards
Zicky