::The Moths of Borneo::

SUBFAMILY ARAEOPTERONINAE

Araeopteron leucoplaga Hampson (Plate 3)

�� Araeoptera leucoplaga Hampson, 1910, Cat. Lepid. Phalaenae Br. Mus., 10: 29.

Diagnosis. The wings are dark grey, marked with white, which is also extensive over the thorax, of the basal half of the abdomen and its apex. The forewing is characterised by a large white patch based on the costa at two thirds, and there is a small white dot centrally on the hindwing at about three‑quarters.

Geographical range. Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia.

Habitat preference. The holotype is from Pulo Laut. No other Bornean specimens have been located.

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