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Bulonga schistacearia Walker

Bulonga schistacearia Walker, 1859, J. Linn. Soc. Lond., 3 :193.

Nadagara indeterminata Walker, 1862, List Specimens lepid. Insects Colln Br. Mus., 25 :1097

Decetia posticata Walker, 1866, List Specimens lepid. Insects Colln Br.Mus ., 35: 1557.

Diagnosis

The diffusely fasciated, ashy grey wings are distinctive. The multiple, diffuse, transverse fasciae of the forewing distinguish the species from similar Nadagara species (See Nadagara Walker).

Geographical Range

Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Nias, Borneo, Philippines (Mindanao), Sulawesi.

Habitat Preference

Recent Bornean material is from the lowlands of Brunei, showing a strong association with heath, swamp and coastal forests, including mangroves.

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Species (1)


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