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Peratophyga alluvialis sp. n.
Peratophyga alluvialis  (holotype) |
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12-13mm. The bands on both wings are narrower than either of the
previous two species and of rufous tinge as in beta. In the male
genitalia the lateral processes to the tegumen are very slender and the lower
portions of the right valve is distinctly narrowed over the apical portion from
the ventral margin. The secondary spines on the side of the cornutus adjacent to
the vesica are largest over the central part; in trigonata the larger
ones are more distal.
Holotype . SARAWAK: Gunung Mulu Nat.
Park, R.G.S Exped. 1977-8 (J.D. Holloway et al.) Site 16, March, Long
Pala (Base), 70m, 324450, Alluv./ secondary for. MV on batu, canopy. BM
geometrid slide 10526.
Paratype . As holotype but slide
10542.
Geographical range. Borneo.
Habitat preference. Both specimens are from alluvial forest.
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