Eschata sp.5; PED 5

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  Taxonomy

  
  

  Eschata sp. 5 an unnamed morphotype in the FRC (Sepilok) Coll.
  Eschata Walker, 1856: 133 is an Oriental genus characterized by reduced chaetosemata, presence of ocelli, wing neuration similar to that in Chilo, a strong pars basalis and often numerous cornuti ; externally the species of Eschata are very distinct, with a shining white FW with two distinct transverse fasciaes. The labial palps are shorter than in most crambines (Bleszynski,1970a). There are several unnamed Eschata spp. in SE Asia.

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  Description

  
  

  Wing length: 17mm. A very distinctive silvery white sp., with two golden fascia and a speckling of black scales on the outer FW. The abdomen is much elongated. See Eschata sp. 1

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  Distribution & Habitat

  
  

  Sabah. Lowland disturbed forest.

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  Life History & Pest Status

  
  

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  Similar spp.

  
  

  Eschata Sp. 1

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  Unrelated Look-alikes

  
  

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  References

  
  

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  Genitalia

  
  

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  DNA Barcode

  
  

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  3D Imaging

  
  

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  Spare

  
  

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KEY TO TABS
(1) Taxonomy, (2) Description, (3) Distribution & Habitat, (4) Life History & Pest Status, (5) Similar spp., (6) Unrelated Look-alikes, (7) References, (8) Genitalia, (9) DNA Barcode, (10) 3D Imaging, (11) Spare