Taxonomy

Thailand, Chiang Mai, Doi Suthep NP. Part of the C. elongatalis-interalbicans group. Seen in several collections from Sabah (SLS Coll., Schulze Coll. Morphotype BRL P342 in HSB Coll.).

Description

31 mm. An orange-brown species with an indistinct thyridid reticulation in darker brown and small dark speckles. On the FW there is a v-shaped patch near the apex, a further small white patch at the apex and a small dark spot on the termen just below the apex. The HW has a diffuse edged dark transverse median band. The colour can fade to a very pale brown. This species may be a ssp. of C. comparalis with darker speckles. It is the only morphotype of the C. atripunctalis-comparalis group found by TMW around Danum Valley. Schulze has found the typical C. atripunctalis in hill forest near to Poring Hot Springs.

Distribution & Habitat

Sabah. Lowland, primary and secondary forest and cultivated areas; <650m.

Life History & Pest Status

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