Poliosia muricolor Walker

Poliosia muricolor Walker, 1862,. J. Linn. Soc. (Zool.), 6: 105.

Diagnosis

This and Poliosia quadrifida Holloway are small, darkish grey species, rather Eilema- like, with a pale forewing costa and margin. They are distinguished in the description of Poliosia quadrifida Holloway. Neither is as large or dark as “Eilema” prabana Moore (see “Eilema” prabana Moore).

Habitat Preference

This is a lowland forest species, with the highest specimen being from 600m at Poring on the eastern slopes of G. Kinabalu.

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