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Lophoptera purpuriridis sp. n.
13-14mm. The forewing markings are much as in L. purpuribasis and
L. brunnistis, but the wings are more uniform dark brown with a purple
iridiscence and somewhat obscure fasciation. The species is best distinguished
by the male genitalia where the curvature of the slender aedeagus, the short
domed uncus and the massive, sclerotised costal process to the valve are unique
within the genus.
Holotype . SARAWAK: G. Mulu Nat. Park, R.G.S. Exped. 1977-8 (J.D. Holloway
et al.) Site 27, April, G. Api, 1500m, Pandanus Camp, 429451, scrub, Pandanus,
act., BM noctuid slide 11416.
Paratype . SARAWAK
as above, but Site 3, January, Camp 4, Mulu, 1780m, 453463, [tall upper] montane
forest, MV - canopy & understorey, BM noctuid slide 11421.
Geographical range. Borneo.
Habitat preference. Both specimens above were taken from the upper
montane forest zone.
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