Skipper ID exercise

[Painted Jezebel]

This is what I have id'd as H. insignis. A very old photo, taken with a box brownie!!!

I'll be quite happy, and unsurprised, to be proven wrong, I hate these LBJs! I saw the white cilia and have not thought anything more about it.

[Psyche]

This is what I have id'd as H. insignis. A very old photo, taken with a box brownie!!!

I'll be quite happy, and unsurprised, to be proven wrong, I hate these LBJs! I saw the white cilia and have not thought anything more about it.

After this fiasco, I went round looking at pics of H. ormenes. The cilia do varies from brown to greyish/whitish, so you know the verdict.

TL Seow

[Psyche]

On second thought, I think you got the real deal.
Its not clear on the left forewing, since it is a bit out of focus. On the right forewing underside it is definitely there.
Since cell spots are always hyaline, it will show on both surfaces.

Two cell spots and white hindwing cilia = H. insignis

TL Seow

[Painted Jezebel]

Thanks, Seow. H. ormones is still on my 'to find' list for the Island!