Hypomecis cineracea Moore

Astacuda cineracea Moore, 1888, Descr. new Indian lepid. Insects Colln. Atkinson, p. 244.

Alcis decrepitata Wileman, 1911, Entomologist, 44: 344.

Boarmia cineracea Moore; Holloway, 1976: 82.

Diagnosis

This is the largest species, the wings a uniform warm grey (finely darker striations on a pale ground) with dark brown fasciation and discal marks.

Taxonomic Notes

Dr D. Stüning is currently investigating this species and is likely to extend the synonymy.

Geographical Range

N.E. Himalaya to Taiwan, Sumatra and Borneo.

Habitat Preference

The species ranges from 500m to 1620m, but is frequent only in the lower montane zone around 1000m.

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