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Just to check if my ID for the Borbo cinnara cinnara, Formosan Swift correct? According to this thread started by Horace, he has the same confusion and CP gives the link to a HKLS and a Taiwanese book, there seems to have more spot on the hindwing underside, BUT according to the photo shot by SC in the checklist,, it seems to be the same and I believe SC bred this skipper from egg to adult?
Chee Ming, Sum
not bred from egg, but collected the 5th instar larva, see thread here
as mentioned by khew in my thread, the underside marking is not reliable for id. Base on the upperside marking shoot by you, I do think that it's Borbo cinnara cinnara
btw, can you also send the higher resolution photos of it to me, need it for the book lah
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That's some harvest there...Been there 3-4 times but have yet to see silverlines, common tit, copper flash, common tigers etc...
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Thanks SC. Agree that the upperside & underside markings closely match with the Borbo cinnara cinnara. Please reply my PM.Originally Posted by Sky Blue
not bred from egg, but collected the 5th instar larva, see thread here
as mentioned by khew in my thread, the underside marking is not reliable for id. Base on the upperside marking shoot by you, I do think that it's Borbo cinnara cinnara
btw, can you also send the higher resolution photos of it to me, need it for the book lah
Hi Wong, we can arrange to meet up if you are off on weekend. Apparently, if you are off or free on 26 & 27 Mar, let me know. I will be more happy to bring you there since I am taking leave on 26 & 27 Mar.
Chee Ming, Sum
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Deal la...but i need to check schedule 1st..dun hv it now.
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