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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