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The Wasp Moths (Erebidae, Arctiinae, Syntomini) of Papua Indonesia

by Rob de Vos

 

 

Ceryx puncta (Druce, 1898)

[Agaphthora puncta Druce, 1898] (holotype (TL: Humboldt Bay, Papua Indonesia) in BMNH)

Endemic Species!

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Distribution

 

 

 

 

STATUS: A rather common species. As far as known at the moment it has only been collected in Papua Indonesia but it is to be expected to occur in northwestern PNG too.

PAPUA LOCALITIES: Numfor Island: Yenburwo, Namber; Biak Island; Japen Island: Ambaidiru; Yamna Island; New Guinea: Bhayangkara, Dojo, Foja Mts., Humboldt Bay, Ifar, Jayapura, Jembatan Dua, Jutefa Bay (Pim), Nabire, Pionierbivak, Sabron Camp (Cyclops), Sentani, Uapa, Waris, Wembi. Details in gazetteer.

EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION: none.

DATA SOURCES: BMNH, KSP, RMNH, ZMAN.