ID request - Peninsular Malaysia - February 22, 2024

[SL Liew]

Thanks so much Dr. Seow.

I would like add two observations seen today for id.

[SL Liew]

#16
Arhopala? Penang Hill - Feb 23, 2024
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/200163185


#17
Rapala varuna? Penang Hill - Feb 23, 2024
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/200163183

[Psyche]

#16. https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/200163185

Pseudomuta group.

Likely A. aida.
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Both A. aida & ariana looks rather similar with FW margin straight.
Upperside Fw black border is wider in aida.
UnF postdiscal band is more irregularly undulate.
Ground colour may be purple-glazed.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arhopa...aMFUpUnAC1.jpg
https://thaibutterflies.com/wp-conte...opala-aida.jpg

A. ariana have UpF border in the male narrower ;UnF band less irregular.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arhopa...naMUpUnAC1.jpg
https://thaibutterflies.com/wp-conte...ala-ariana.jpg



#17.https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/200163183

Rapala varuna.

Bands broad, doubled white-edged. On the HW the band & the cellend are very close & often touch.
https://www.butterflycircle.com/chec...20Benedict.jpg
https://www.butterflycircle.com/chec...edick%20ho.jpg


TL Seow: Cheers.

[SL Liew]

Again thanks Dr. Seow. Appreciate it.