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Post by trehopr1 on Aug 14, 2021 15:29:41 GMT -8
This bright little number hails from the city of Shillong, Meghalaya state, India. I acquired it from an old collection most of which was dated from the 1920's. So, at least I know an approximate decade of its capture. No collector or other data available. Can anyone provide a genus or even species ? There are just too many of these little butterflies to even begin a search...
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Post by nomihoudai on Aug 14, 2021 16:36:41 GMT -8
A quick shot of the ventral side would be needed. I am thinking about genus Mahathala. Could also be from Thaduka or Apporasa. In any case it's a rather uncommon one. I have never seen them in person.
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Post by trehopr1 on Aug 14, 2021 18:17:01 GMT -8
Thank you nomihoudai.
I will have to get back to the drawer its in and get a ventral side picture if possible this week.
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Post by Paul K on Aug 14, 2021 18:57:05 GMT -8
I suppose it is Mota massyla. It is uncommon species.
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Post by trehopr1 on Aug 14, 2021 19:25:51 GMT -8
Thank you very much indeed paul !
Always appreciate your input.
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