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Chionoplema smarti Holloway comb. n

Epiplema smarti Holloway, 1976: 87.

Diagnosis

This and the next species are very similar, with ochreous and dark brown markings on a pure white ground.

In smarti the dark brown markings are stronger and the ochreous band on the hindwing narrower.

Geographical range

Borneo.

Habitat preference

The species was described from a series taken in upper montane forest on G. Kinabalu with one paratype from G. Murud.

It has since been taken at similar altitudes (1620-2000m range) on G. Mulu in Sarawak and Bukit Pagon and Bukit Retak in Brunei.

Genitalia:

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Species (2)


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