Hypolycaena thecloides thecloides

[Commander]

Something from 2007. This one was cooperative enough to open its wings to sunbathe. Pity that it's a bit worn out already. Shot at SBWR.

[atronox]

Is there any difference in male & female on the upperside?

[Commander]

Is there any difference in male & female on the upperside?

Not sure about that. Haven't seen enough of this species but I'd say that there should be some slight differences. This site shows the Philippines subspecies, where there are subtle differences.

After looking at the pictures again, I realise why this specimen that I shot was behaving so strangely. It seems to keep slipping off its perch a few times and trying hard to balance itself. It has lost its legs, except for two! No wonder it was trying hard to hold on whenever it lands.

[atronox]

After looking at the pictures again, I realise why this specimen that I shot was behaving so strangely. It seems to keep slipping off its perch a few times and trying hard to balance itself. It has lost its legs, except for two! No wonder it was trying hard to hold on whenever it lands.

Thx Mr Khew. How did it haf only 2 legs? Doesn't look like predation to me.