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    Question Butterflies of Vietnam

    Hi Doctor Seow,

    Ended a trip to Vietnam a while ago, have a hefty list that requires some checks. I understand that Vietnam may have more limited materials, and i largely refered to Yukata's website for some IDs, though im still somewhat uncertain on some of these. This is going to be a heavy post, and i would like to apologies in advance as it probably is rather tedious. I understand that material might also be limited so any opinions would be welcome!

    Rapala nissa?
    1 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216464539
    2 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216464538

    Heliophorus delacouri?
    3 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216464532
    4 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216463258

    Challenging one for me. Kallima incognita?
    5 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216464531

    Euthalia monina?
    6 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216464515

    Challenging one again. Miletus species
    7 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216462576
    8 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216462575

    Appias nero? I recall theres a similar species towards Appias nero in Vietnam but im not sure
    9 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216463228

    Two similar skippers? Astictopterus
    10 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216462024
    11 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216464514

    Red bobs of sorts, but is faded
    12 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216461173

    Tanaecia?
    13 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216456705

    Lethe confusa?
    14 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216456692

    Graphium xenocles? The one on the right
    15 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216452843

    Graphium macareus? The one on the left
    16 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216452844

    Challenging one also, Curetis sp
    17 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216452815
    18 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216447545

    Another Mysterious Euthalia
    19 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216341435

    Tagiades litigiosa?
    20 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216332971

    Looks like Halpe zema, but i believe there are many similar looking ones given the amount of Halpe species around
    21 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216324212

    Im not too sure about the status of Thauria in Vietnam, should be aliris or lathiyi?
    22 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216324207

    Elymnias patna?
    23 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216324185

    Elymnias malelas?
    24 - https://inaturalist.org/observations/216290615

    Dercas gobras?
    25 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216292315

    Choaspes subcaudata? Realise only two individuals after ive posting here seeing the end of the orange tornal area has differences
    26 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/219993926
    27 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216436253

    Genus Celaenorrhinus is as far as i can go
    28 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216436257

    The most difficult and tedious one that i need the help most with. Gonna be a lot with the following one, apologies in advance!
    Stichophthalma, im sure there is at least 2 - 3 species in my shots here
    29 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216465424
    30 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216463265
    31 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216456696
    32 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216452812
    33 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216452811
    34 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216452809
    35 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216452807
    36 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216452807
    37 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216333098
    38 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216333095
    39 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216333094
    40 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216332997
    41 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216332983
    42 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216332963
    43 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216332962
    44 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216332960
    45 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216324199
    46 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216324195
    47 - https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216452810

    Skipping regards
    Zick
    Zick Soh

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    Terrible tough lots.

    #1.https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216464539
    #2.https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216464538

    likely Rapala suffusa.
    FW band is cueved ,HW specked patch half the size ;ochreous ground colour.
    https://yutaka.it-n.jp/lyc4i/83970001.html
    https://wingscales.com/Lycaenidae/Ra...uffusa-suffusa

    R. nissa have FW band/line straight # underside brownish.
    https://yutaka.it-n.jp/lyc4i/84140001.html



    #3.https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216464532
    #4.https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216463258

    Heliophorus delacouri.
    Un without lines .UnH space 2 postdiscal white spot merged with the white lunulate margin.
    https://yutaka.it-n.jp/lyc4b/8b009001.html

    H. kohimensis is similar but UnH white postdiscal spot in space 2 is separated from the lunulate margin of the red border.
    https://yutaka.it-n.jp/lyc4b/8b007010.html

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    #5.https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216464531
    I can't find any explanation to differentiate the different species.

    #6. https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216464515
    Euthalia monina kesava.
    A small white spot is sometimes present on the FW.
    https://yutaka.it-n.jp/lim2/721310010.html


    #7.https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216462576
    Miletus chinensis female.
    https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216462576


    #8. https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216462575
    Uncertain. Probably male M. chinensis.

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    #9. https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216463228
    The sp. in Vietnam is Appias galba. It has sharper FW apex.
    https://yutaka.it-n.jp/pie/20570001.html


    #10.https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216462024
    #11.https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216462024

    Astictopterus jama.
    Note the vague fascia.
    https://www.butterflycircle.com/chec...ew%20-%203.jpg


    #12. https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216461173
    Koruthaialos rubecula.
    Note the long palpi 3rd segment (labial palps) with zoom.
    The only species with this feature.
    https://thaibutterflies.com/wp-conte...s-rubecula.jpg

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    #13 https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216456705
    Tanaecia jahnu female.
    See female from Nong Khai.
    https://yutaka.it-n.jp/lim2/720910001.html


    #14. https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216456692
    Lethe confusa female.
    Note very regular discal line.
    https://yutaka.it-n.jp/sat/40220001.html


    #15 (right). https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216452843
    Graphium xenocles
    Note orange tornal spot.
    https://yutaka.it-n.jp/pap/15200010.html


    #16. (left) https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/216452844
    Graphium macareus.
    Note horizontal stripe in space 3 unbroken.
    https://yutaka.it-n.jp/pap/15000020.html

    In G. megarus ,horizontal stripe in space 3 broken.
    https://yutaka.it-n.jp/pap/15400010.html

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    Last edited by Psyche; 09-Jun-2024 at 04:11 PM.

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