Is this #280 ?

[atronox]

I don't think it is possible to say with 100% certainty that this is an Arhopala athada athada. The species in the cleander group of Arhopala all have very similar underside markings. Do you mind sharing why you think this is an Arhopala athada athada for sure?


Horace

Looking at the diagram, the bar near the apex on the underside is different, being wavy in eumolphus n straight in athada.

[horace2264]

Looking at the diagram, the bar near the apex on the underside is different, being wavy in eumolphus n straight in athada.

As I said, quite a few Arhopala species share similar underside markings with A. athada athada including the "straight" postdiscal band on the FW underside. You cannot conclude that it is A. athada athada right away by comparing underside markings alone with the pic in the checklist. Get a copy of C&P4 and read up on the various distinguishing keys for Arhopala species, and you will learn it is not wise to jump to conclusion on many of the Arhopala IDs based only on field shots and underside markings.


Horace

[atronox]

Get a copy of C&P4 and ...

Horace

Am getting, just that it is exam period now.