::The Moths of Borneo::

SUBFAMILY ARAEOPTERONINAE

Araeopteron goniophora Hampson (Plate 3)

�� Araeopteron goniophora Hampson, 1907,� J. Bombay nat. Hist. Soc., 17: 672.

Diagnosis. The wing markings are mainly dark grey on greyish white as illustrated. The main distinguishing feature is the area distal to the postmedials, which is white grading into dull ochreous orange and is particularly evident in a broad band on the hindwing. There is a more intense dark grey triangle centrally on the forewing costa.

Geographical range. Sri Lanka, Borneo.

Habitat preference. The only Bornean material consists of three specimens from Pulo Laut.

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