Phlogophora
contrasta Holloway comb. n.
Euplexia contrasta Holloway, 1976:11.
Diagnosis.
The orbicular streak is much narrower than in previous species; the postmedial
boundary to the medial zone is evenly curved. The fine pale line distal to the
submarginal brown markings has a diagnostic series of black spots in spaces
distally adjacent to it.
Taxonomic
notes. Compared to the previous species, the valve apex is more angular and
the costal process associated with the harpe broad and square.
Geographical
range. Borneo.
Habitat
preference. A single female was taken at 1760m on G. Kinabalu. Several
specimens were taken in upper montane forest on G. Mulu (1980m) and one on G.
Api
(1200m) during the Mulu survey.
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