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Metallaxis semiustus Swinhoe  
   
Erythrolophus semiustus Swinhoe, 1804, Ann. Mag. nat. Hist. (6), 14: 433.


Metallaxis semiustus


Diagnosis. The contrasting grey and pale orange areas of the wings, and the greater strength of the fasciae in the orange areas, are unmistakable.

Geographical range. N.E. Himalaya, Borneo.

Habitat preference. The only Bornean specimen seen was taken in dipterocarp forest at 270m on the limestone slopes of G. Api.

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