Two "UFOs" from USR

[Common Rose]

Taken during the outing yesterday.

1. Arhopala sp.
1A


1B



2. Skipper

[Elbowed Pierrot]

#1 - isn't the disc oakblue?

[Common Rose]

#1 - isn't the disc oakblue?

Confirmed?

[The Monarch]

I thought might be Tailed Disc Oakblue, but not sure....

[Elbowed Pierrot]

I thought might be Tailed Disc Oakblue, but not sure....

maybe the tail got snip off

Neo, dunno.. just my guess. wait for khew

[Common Rose]

maybe the tail got snip off

Neo, dunno.. just my guess. wait for khew

I know what he will say.

[Elbowed Pierrot]

I know what he will say.

another UFO?

[Commander]

Well, the Arhopala is definitely not a Tailed Disc OakBlue.

There are at least 5-6 species in that little patch which are very difficult to ID. I have my theories, but 1 person's view in this case does not make the ID 100% certain. If you have C&P4 handy, you'll know what I mean about Arhopalas. In fact, take a look at the photo, then go and find the species that looks like it in C&P4. That is the challenge of this genus, which has something like 80+ species.

[Common Rose]

After another thorough search, the Arhopala spp. the resemble most to the unknown one here is Arhopala amphimuta amphimuta.