Mataeomeradigitata Holloway sp. n.

Image of [object Object] Holloway ♂ (holotype)
♂ (holotype)

♂ 6mm. The facies is similar to that of apiensis. The genitalia have the valves much narrower over the apical half, with a long costal process that runs from the bulge of the costal margin closely adjacent to the similarly narrow cucullus. The central process is long, digitate, almost as long as the cucullus, angled subapically and bearing a small, blunt accessory spine subbasally. The aedeagus has an obtuse spine near the apex dorsally and a row of small barbs well subapically ventrally. The vesica contains a small cornutus.

Holotype ♂

SABAH: 5m. S. Mt. Trus Madi, 1800ft., 18-28.viii.1977 (M.E. Bacchus), BM noctuid slide 21095.

Geographical range

Borneo.

Habitat preference

The specimen was probably taken in hill dipterocarp forest.

Genitalia:

Related species:

Species (4)


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