I would say that the antennae are too pectinate to be a female of either species, so we are dealing with a male, and the pectinations are too short for Lead-coloured, so we have a male of Clouded Drab.
To my eyes the relatively straight wing edge and relatively sharp wing tip also support Clouded Drab, but the antennae provide the definitive feature.
I would say that the antennae are too pectinate to be a female of either species, so we are dealing with a male, and the pectinations are too short for Lead-coloured, so we have a male of Clouded Drab.
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Thanks, Martin. The logic you've set out is very helpful. I have much to learn!
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