Epaena sp. 3; Plate 1

Taxonomy

Brunei, Bkt. Pagon Epaena sp. 3 is an unnamed specimen (abdomen detached) in the NHM (Mi7358).

Description

29mm. A small to medium sized species with a silvery white background and darker reddish grey markings. The FW coastal base is darker. The pattern is similar on the Un but a pale pink. The silver abdomen is unbanded. This may be one of the species resembling E. complicatalis mentioned by RTS:135. See Epaena sp. 10 which is superficially similar but has less dense markings.

Distribution & Habitat

Brunei. Upper montane forest; <1680m.

Life History & Pest Status

No information

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