Amata cantori Moore

Syntomis cantori Moore, 1859, in Horsfield & Moore, 1858-1859, 2: 326.

Syntomis cantori Moore; Seitz, 1912-1913: 73.

Diagnosis

This is a robust, black species. The abdomen is completely black, the hindwing has a small transparent spot anterior of centrally (lacking in Bornean material). The distal two thirds of the forewing are transparent, yellowish but for a black discal bar and a black apical zone and wedge on CuA2 on the border.

Taxonomic notes

The valves of the male genitalia are similar apically to those of the next species, quadrate, with the distal angles produced.

Geographical range

Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo.

Habitat preference

The two Bornean specimens lack locality data.

Genitalia: