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Mythimna (Aletia) reversa Moore

Aletia reversa Moore, 1884, Lepid. Ceylon. 3: 6.

Hypopteridia reversa Moore; Calora, 1966: 706; Holloway, 1976: 9.

Diagnosis

Both forewing and hindwing margins have a central angle, rather rounded on the forewing. The forewing is marked pinkish brown, particularly strongly in the cell, where the reniform and orbicular appear distinctly paler.

Geographical range

Indian Subregion to New Guinea and Queensland.

Habitat preference

A single male has been taken in Borneo, at 1200m on G. Kinabalu amid cultivation at Bundu Tuhan.

Genitalia:

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Species (16)


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