::The Moths of Borneo::

SUBFAMILY BAGISARINAE

Ramadasa fumipennis Warren (Plate 2, Fig 36)

�� Ramadasa fumipennis Warren, 1916, Novit. zool., 23: 210.
�� Ramadasa fumipennis Warren; Kobes, 1997: 56.

Diagnosis. Intermediate in size between pavo and the next species, fumipennis has the dark orange apical zone of the forewing shorter than in pavo and the basal area is more leaden grey. The hindwing is mostly brown but with a diffuse yellow medial band and a yellow margin.

Geographical range. Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo.

Habitat preference. Two specimens have been recorded from disturbed lowland forest at Labi (30-60m) in Brunei.

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