The differences between Common Posy and Branded Imperial Butterflies

Common Posy (Drupadia ravindra moorei) and Branded Imperial (Eooxylides tharis distanti) can be commonly found in certain areas especially in or near forested regions but certainly not in open fields or your neighbourhood parks. So far I have been seeing a number of them since December until now. 

Common Posy (Drupadia ravindra moorei)

Common Posy are slightly smaller than Branded Imperial and I also found them to be a bit more skittish too.

Once they start nectaring / puddling, it's easier to take their photos. 

Two lovey-dovey Common Posies mating. The one on the right is a female and the male is on the left.

Here's a male Common Posy showing its partial upper-side wings.

The above is probably a worn out male Common Posy.

An upper side comparison between a male and female Common Posy

                                                                                      

                    Male                                                              Female                    

Branded Imperial (Eooxylides tharis distanti)

They are just about 1cm larger than Common Posy

I have yet to obtain their upper wings profile.

Here's a side-by-side comparison between a Common Posy and a Branded Imperial

                                                                                  

Branded Imperial                                        Common Posy

                                                                                

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