Taxonomy

Sabah, Mt. Kinabalu NP, Park HQ. Banisia sp. 1 is a single specimen lacking its abdomen, from Sabah (Mt. Kinabalu) in the NHM (Mi7329).

Description

34mm. A dark brown species with the thyridid reticulation picked out with black. The FW has a group of pale fenestrae including a large oval central patch and a dark fringe. The HW has a thin red marginal line and a white fringe.

Distribution & Habitat

Sabah. Lower to upper montane transition zone; 1600m.

Life History & Pest Status

No information

Similar spp.

See B. idalialis which is similar.