Image of Crucidava annulifera Holloway ♂

Crucidava annulifera Holloway sp. n.

♂♂ 8-9mm.

See the generic description.

The venation of the forewing, discal markings and genitalic characters distinguish the species from Pseudomodesa fuscidisca, perhaps the closest in appearance.

Holotype ♂

SARAWAK: Gunung Mulu Nat. Park, R.G.S. Exped. 1977-8 (J.D. Holloway et al.) Site 25,April, G. Api, 900m. 427550, lower montane forest.

Paratype

5 ♂♂ as holotype, BM drepanid slide 2102.

Geographical range

Borneo, ?Peninsular Malaysia (FRIM colln).

Habitat preference

All material is taken in lower montane forest at 900m on limestone.

Genitalia:


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