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The Tigermoths (Erebidae, Arctiinae, Lithosiini) of Papua Indonesia

by Rob de Vos

Cyana (Clerckia) metamelas (Hampson, 1914)

endemic species!

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Distribution

 

 

 

 

 

STATUS: This endemic species for Papua is extremely rare. There is a strong sexual dimorphism with which the male is extraordinary and unlike other species, the presumed female resembles other red coloured species in the genus.

PAPUA LOCALITIES: New Guinea: Mimika River, Wangaar. Details in gazetteer.

EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION: none.

DATA SOURCES: BMNH.

 

 

 

 

 

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