(1) Potanthus trachala tytleri (Evans, 1914) – Manipur Broad Bident Dart
(2) Potanthus trachala ottalina (Evans, 1926) – Andaman Broad Bident Dart

 

There are 19 species of Potanthus in India. Their species-level identification is based largely on structures of the male genitalia. Hence, they cannot be identified easily based on external traits such as wing patterns. The images below thus represent the genus on the whole. We will create pages for individual species as we photograph in nature, collect and dissect specimens with confirmed species assignments, or with museum specimens.
 

(1) Potanthus pava pava (Fruhstorfer, 1911) – Oriental Pava Dart
 

No subspecies are listed under this species.
 

No subspecies are listed under this species. It is also known as the Tamil Dartlet.

  This species is legally protected in India under Schedule IV of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

 

(1) Cephrenes acalle oceanica (Mabille, 1904) – Variable Plain Palm-Dart
(2) Cephrenes acalle nicobarica Evans, 1932 – Nicobar Plain Palm-Dart
 

(1) Ochlodes siva siva (Moore, 1878) – Khasi Black-branded Darter.

The species is also known as the Assam Darter.