Number: 16
Family: Nymphaliidae
Sub-Family: Limenitidiinae
Sub-Family: Limenitidiinae
Species: Sumalia zulema (Doubleday, 1848)
Common name(s): The Scarce White Commodore
Photography location: Xuan Son N.P. (Phu Tho Prov.)
Male Sumalia zulema found along a stream in pristine forest - Xuan Son (300m asl), June 2014
Four species of Sumalia are currently known viz. S. chilo, S. agneya, S. daraxa & S. zulema - the two latter recorded in Vietnam.
S. zulema ranges from the East Himalayas to the North Indochina region. In Vietnam, S. zulema is scarcer than S. daraxa. It is known from some localities in the north and center of the country.
S. zulema ranges from the East Himalayas to the North Indochina region. In Vietnam, S. zulema is scarcer than S. daraxa. It is known from some localities in the north and center of the country.
Same male specimen
Female have broader discal band
Female have broader discal band
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