Mataeomeraoxoniorum Holloway sp. n.

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

♂ 5mm. This species is smaller than apiensis, one but with similar facies except that the medial and antemedial fasciae are somewhat more evident. The genitalia have a transverse process as in that species except the tongue-like part is slightly longer than it is broad, and its curved spine is strongly curved over the basal part rather than evenly overall. The costal process is near the apex of the cucullus and extends beyond it, diverging slightly. The aedeagus is longer than in the previous species, with several shallow barbs near its apex. There is no cornutus.

Holotype ♂

SARAWAK: Santubong Mt., 300m, 10.ix.1981 (Oxford Far East Exp.), BM noctuid slide 20213.

Geographical range

Borneo.

Habitat preference

The holotype is from a small, isolated, forested mountain in the vicinity of an area of dry heath forest near Kuching.

Genitalia:

Related species:

Species (4)


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