insularis

5. *Ssp. (?) insularis (Ney, 1905)11) [♂, ♀]

(Distribution)

INDONESIA [N. Sumatra] Deli (=Medan)

(Characteristics)

Although described on basis of a pair of specimens, subsequent report of discoveries from Sumatra Island have been ineffective.

(Spotted pattern)

Both sexes are small and resemble ssp. malaiianus.

♂: The semi-translucent golden patch on HW is brighter and the black marginal border is narrower than other ssp.

♀: Vein-stripes on FW are minute. The dark discal spots are small and dark marginal border is narrow, so that the yellow spots are large and bright.

 

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