Calindoea elongatalis Hampson, 1897;Plate 2; not Borneo
Taxonomy
W. Malaysia, GTE.
Note the small white spot in the median area of the illustrated specimen. This in fact a small small hole in the FW.
The holotype of Rhodoneura elongatalis Hampson, 1897:623 has TL West Malaysia (Padang Rengas). Ms. comb. n. to Calindoea> (Shaffer, 1991 LepIndex).
Description
25mm. A medium sized species of a rich reddish brown color with traces of the thyridid reticulation in darker brown. The HW shows a distinct two tone median fascia. This is also present distally on the FW which has a small white spot near the apex.
Distribution & Habitat
W. Malaysia. Hill forest & disturbed areas; 600m.
Life History & Pest Status
No information
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