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Araeopteron goniophora Hampson

Araeopteron goniophora Hampson, 1907, J.Bombay nat. Hist. Soc., 17: 672.

Diagnosis

The wing markings are mainly dark grey on greyish white as illustrated. The main distinguishing feature is the area distal to the postmedials, which is white grading into dull ochreous orange and is particularly evident in a broad band on the hindwing. There is a more intense dark grey triangle centrally on the forewing costa.

Geographical range

Sri Lanka, Borneo.

Habitat preference

The only Bornean material consists of three specimens from Pulo Laut.

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Species (5)


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