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Poliosia pulverea Hampson

Poliosia pulverea Hampson, 1900, Cat. Lepid. Phalaenae Br. Mus., 2: 107.

Diagnosis

See the previous species and the next. The androconial patch is distinct as in marginata, but the overall colour of the insect is darker. The hindwings are slightly darker than the forewings.

Geographical Range

Borneo.

Habitat Preference

The species is known from the original material from Pulo Laut and south eastern Borneo, and a series taken during the Mulu survey: eight from alluvial forest at about 50m and one from forest on limestone at 250m.

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Species (6)


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