Arhopala agrata agrata.

[horace2264]

I shot this Arhopala sometimes ago, and always wonder about the missing FW spot 9.
Is there a possibility that it is Arhopala agrata?

[Psyche]

Post 2.

It is a female Arhopala sublustris.
There are some subtle differences.
1. Markings weak & faint especially on FW in agrata.
2. HW spot 6 is large with straight sides in agrata.
3. Marginal spot 3 is weak & flat in agrata.
4. HW submarginal spots have level inner margins in agrata; rounded/convex margins in sublustris.


TL Seow: Cheers.

[horace2264]

Many thanks, Dr Seow for the detailed description of the differentiating features between the two species.
Now I know what to look for when I encounter similar-looking Arhopala in the field.