Paectes.
taminata Warren
Callingura taminata Warren,
1914, Novit. zool. 21: 277.
Diagnosis. The forewings are a rich, brownish fawn colour with the typical Paectes
markings obscure except for the anterior slope of the postmedial loop which
is edged by two fine black lines; the posterior section of the ante-medial is
also finely black. The hindwings are paler than in the other two species.
Geographical range. N.E. Himalaya, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo.
Habitat preference. The single Bornean specimen was taken at 900m in
lower montane forest on the limestone G. Api in the Mulu National Park, Sarawak.
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