Orothalassodes leucoceraea Prout comb. n.

Thalassodes leucoceraea Prout, 1925, Novit. zool., 32: 34.

Diagnosis

This and the next two species have a prominent white discal spot on the hindwing.

In leucoceraea the wings are more translucent, striate, the fasciae diffusely paler rather than punctate white.

The male genitalia have the uncus angled, coarse spines to the processes flanking the juxta and a scobinate flap at the base of the valve costa.

Geographical range

Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo.

Habitat preference

Three specimens were taken in upper montane forest on G. Mulu and Bukit Retak.

One female was taken at 150m in wet kerangas forest just west of the Melinau Gorge.

Genitalia: