Chestnut-Streaked Sailer, Morapitiya, Sri Lanka

Chestnut-Streaked Sailer, found in Morapitiya Forest Reserve.

comments (6)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

I'm not a butterfly expert but still have some doubt on this species' identification. In particular, every reference image I look at (several dozens) have a third row of white markings at the hind of the forewings, yet yours doesn't. I'm not sure if that means this is another species, or perhaps a different stage of adulthood. Thoughts? Posted 9 years ago
1. WildFlower
  
  Lion
  
  Right, Neptis jumbah looks more likely.
  http://www.ifoundbutterflies.org/sp/1118/Neptis-jumbah
  http://www.learnaboutbutterflies.com/India%20-%20Neptis%20jumbah.htm Posted 9 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Looks like a solid match, thanks! Posted 9 years ago
  2. 1. ShanelleAW
      
      Lion
      
      Even I had some trouble differentiating this butterfly between Neptis hylas and Neptis jumbah. I read through a few books on butterflies of Sri Lanka and consulted my uncle who wrote book on butteflies of Sri Lanka as well to identify this species once you commented. I should have done it before uploading. Thank you very much for confirming! Posted 9 years ago, modified 9 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        And thank you for accepting the correction. You should be thanking @wildflower though who did the research :) Posted 9 years ago
  3. ShanelleAW
    
    Lion
    
    Of course, Thank you very much for clarifying! Posted 9 years ago