Penang Trip Part 1 - In the field

[Painted Jezebel]

They're both blue on the uppersides - more so when seen out in the field. In fact, the more extensive blue areas of Z. doubledayii makes the blue even more pronounced when it flashes off from low level in shaded forested areas.

It appears I have been mislead by the photos in my books. This is good news! The blue was indeed very prominent in flight, which is how I managed to keep an eye on it, as it was VERY skittish! I am happy with it being Z. doubledayii.

[Painted Jezebel]

To venture an educated guess base on what can be discerned...... it is possible that it is a A kausambi kausambi.

Thanks, Sunny. I can see what you mean with the dislocated band, or not in this case. I forgot to check that! A. kausambi kausambi it is.