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Amata dilatata Snellen
Syntomis
dilatata Snellen,
1881, Veth Midden Sumatra, 4: 33.
Syntomis
euryptera Hampson,
1898: 87, syn. n.
Diagnosis. See Amata egenaria Walker. The yellow areas of both forewing and hindwing
are more extensive than in related species; the hindwing has only a narrow dark
brown border.
Taxonomic notes. The original illustration of dilatata accords closely with the
holotype of euryptera, thought the latter and Peninsular Malaysia
examples have the yellow of both wings more extensive. The name euryptera could
therefore be applied at subspecific level.
Geographical range. Sumatra, Nias, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, Natuna
Is.
Habitat preference. The species is rare, probably restricted to the
lowlands.
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