The Club Silverline is one of two species of the genus Spindasis to be found in Singapore. The other being the Long-Banded Silverline (Spindasis lohita senama), the Club Silverline is much rarer of the two. It is usually encountered on a bright sunny day as it zip around at high speed amongst grassy undergrowth.
The main characteristics separating the Club Silverline from the Long-Banded Silverline are the club-shaped basal streak on the underside of the forewing and the mainly black edging of the silver streaks as compared to the reddish brown of the Long-Banded Silverline. The species has two pairs of white-tipped tails and an orange tornal area on the hindwings.
Spindasis syama terana (Club Silverline)
Shooting data: ISO500 1/200s F/9 Fill-flash Handheld
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The main characteristics separating the Club Silverline from the Long-Banded Silverline are the club-shaped basal streak on the underside of the forewing and the mainly black edging of the silver streaks as compared to the reddish brown of the Long-Banded Silverline. The species has two pairs of white-tipped tails and an orange tornal area on the hindwings.
Spindasis syama terana (Club Silverline)
Shooting data: ISO500 1/200s F/9 Fill-flash Handheld
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