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Post by Paul K on Sept 4, 2017 3:21:19 GMT
I got this specimen as a gift back in Poland, there is no data but I would like to know what species or if it is G.antiphates than what ssp. and where it could be from. Please note the antennas were fixed like this by supplier. Not my job, I'm pretty sure this are legs.   ![]() |
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Post by Paul K on Sept 4, 2017 13:28:33 GMT
Maybe G.decolor?
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Post by Adam Cotton on Sept 4, 2017 15:30:20 GMT
This looks like a weakly marked G. antiphates itamputi, probably from W. Malaysia but that's not certain. Note that the hindwing underside black marks just outside the yellow scaling are paired spots in each space, rather than a single, usually thin, line as in decolor or euphrates. Note also how on the forewing upperside the 3 lowest cell bands do not extend past the discal cell vein. This is typical of most Sundaland antiphates.
Adam.
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Post by Paul K on Sept 4, 2017 19:39:13 GMT
Thank you Adam, I knew I could count on your help with identification of this Graphium.
First I wanted to discard it but when I looked at both specimens from mainland Thailand and this one I noticed that the middle black bar is largely reduced and it must be a different ssp.
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Post by Adam Cotton on Sept 4, 2017 20:43:30 GMT
Always glad to help.
Yes, the ones from mainland Thailand are ssp. pompilius. Actually the reduced 4th black fw cell bar in your specimen is due to the reduction in black markings in general. The black markings on the hw underside are also noticeably reduced.
Adam.
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