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Comparison of Similar Species
Pale-spotted Emperor vs
Blue-spotted Emperor vs
Lesser Emperor
Pale-spotted Emperor
1. A black triangular spot at where the frons sticks to the compound eyes
2. Synthorax green with no apparent stripes at two sides
4. Spots on abdomen dot-like
Blue-spotted Emperor
1. “工”-shaped black spot on the frons
2. Synthorax green, two sides with apparent black stripes
4. Spots on abdomen dot-like
Lesser Emperor
1. Two black stripes on the frons
2. Synthorax green, without apparent stripes on two sides
4. Spots on abdomen strip-like
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