Antheraea steinkeorum U. & L. Paukstadt & Brosch

Taxonomic Note

A specimen of A. steinkeorum from Borneo was illustrated by Naumann (2001: pl. 2, fig 15). It occurs in S. Burma, S. Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo. Externally (Naumann, 2001: fig 15), it appears to be similar to broschi, and Naumann did not make a clear textual distinction between the two species on the basis of external features. The species is also illustrated (as a small dark brown form of gschwandneri) by W.A. Nässig et al. (1996: figs 8 and 24) where differences from broschi are evident (S. Naumann, pers. comm.): a more uniform brown colour; absence of yellow areas; wing ocelli lacking hyaline centres; a more undulating postmedial fascia to the forewing. There are differences in the length of the aedeagus (longer in broschi) and in the bristles of the dorsal processes of the valve in the male genitalia.

Geographical range

Sundaland.

Habitat preference

(?Lowland).