crino
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Post by crino on Dec 26, 2017 8:40:08 GMT
What could be this? No data available but it's from a collection of the 70s-80s. Maybe the patches have been painted?  Thank you! |
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Post by Adam Cotton on Dec 26, 2017 13:00:25 GMT
It's Papilio nephelus, probably ssp. chaon (NE India to SE Asia) or chaonulus (Taiwan). This looks yellowed with age, light or chemicals can cause this yellowing.
Adam.
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crino
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Post by crino on Dec 26, 2017 14:30:42 GMT
Thank you Adam!
I've never seen this homogeneous discoloration before.
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Post by Adam Cotton on Dec 26, 2017 14:46:50 GMT
The discolouration is really only strong on the upperside, so probably this specimen has been exposed to light.
Adam.
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Post by crazypapilio on Dec 26, 2017 20:44:38 GMT
I have also some old species with this yellow.
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Post by Paul K on Dec 26, 2017 21:07:33 GMT
Yellow ?
Now you’re worrying me...and if you tell me your avatar victoriae is green I must see a doctor!
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crino
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Post by crino on Dec 27, 2017 7:25:00 GMT
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