Eligma javanica Rothschild

Taxonomic Note

K. Ueda (pers. comm.) has determined that E. narcissus as presented in Part 18 is in fact a complex of species, with the subspecies listed in Part 18 (with the exception of indica Rothschild), having the status of full species. Whilst philippinensis Rothschild and celebensis Tams are endemic to the Philippines and Sulawesi respectively, javanica Rothschild extends from Sundaland (including Palawan) to N. Vietnam and N. Thailand, where it may overlap with narcissus. The male genitalia of all these promoted taxa are smaller, with broader valves, apically blunt. Those illustrated in Part 18 (fig. 581) are of celebensis; javanica has the valves longer, lacking the inner lobe, and having a more spatulate apex.

Geographical Range

N. Thailand and N. Vietnam to Sundaland.

Habitat Preference

(Lowland forest).

Genitalia: