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Ceylon Ace (Sri Lankan Lowland Ace)

Halpe ceylonica

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Field Notes

Description:

An endemic, rather uncommon skipper found in wet zone forests from lowlands to mid-hills. Larva feeds on Bambusa vulgaris leaves.

Notes:

Special thanks to Dr. George Michael van der Poorten who helped to determine the species!

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Species ID Suggestions

Pale small-branded swift

Pelopidas thrax (Hübner, 1821)

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Võ Anh Tuấn
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Small Palm Bob

Suastus minuta (Moore, 1877)

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Võ Anh Tuấn
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Comments (4)
Rithmini Weerakkody
Thank you, Vo Anh Tuan! I'm grateful if some other people can give suggestions too...
Võ Anh Tuấn
Rithmini Dinhara, I just mentioned, from there you can find more, the decision is yours.
Rithmini Weerakkody
Ahn Tuan, I don't think so... The white patches on its hindwing are not seen on Pale small-branded swift, which has white spots instead.

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PublishedJuly 18, 2021

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