::The Moths of Borneo::

SUBFAMILY AEDIINAE

Ecpatia ovifera sp. n. (Plate 2, Fig 80)

GG 12mm. The facies is similar to that of longinquua and the previous species except there is a more distinct, circular, diffusely bordered white patch between the reniform and the curvature of the postmedial on the forewing. The male genitalia are similar in the shape of the valves and length of the coronal spines to obscura, but the harpe is more robust as in longinquua. However, the valves are distinguished by presence of an elongate, ovate lobe over the base of the valve costa. The peniculus lobes are rounded as in obscura. The aedeagus vesica is more elongate than in obscura and the small cornutus, though present, lacks a broad base.

Holotype G. SARAWAK: Gunong Mulu Nat. Park, R.G.S. Exped. 1977-8 (J.D.Holloway et al.), Site 17, March, nr. Long Melinau, 50m. 313441, low secondary forest on river bank. BM noctuid slide 10753.

Paratype G. As holotype but Site 16, March, Long Pala (Base), 70m. 329450, alluv / secondary forest, BM noctuid slide 10754.

Geographical range. Borneo.

Habitat preference. Both specimens are from disturbed and regenerating lowland alluvial forest.

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