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The Tigermoths (Erebidae, Arctiinae, Lithosiini) of Papua Indonesia
by Rob de Vos
Darantasia caerulescens Druce, 1898
pervittata Hampson, 1903
extensa Rothschild, 1916
Distribution
STATUS: Widely distributed on New Guinea, mainly found in lowland areas and a common species. Dark forms occur.
PAPUA LOCALITIES: Misool Island; Waigeo Island: Camp Nok; New Guinea: Base G (Jayapura), Gn. Bembab (Arfak Mts), Benyas, Besum, Borme, Dorey (Manokwari), Furu Camp (Foja Mts), Humboldt Bay, Kapaur (Fakfak), Kouh, Mt. Kunupi (Kobowre Mts), Kwerba, Landikma, Lelambo, Manirim, Marina Valen, Maripi, Nabire, Sabron Camp (Cyclops Mts), Sentani, Sorong, Taja Rifi, Ubrub. Details in gazetteer.
EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION: Papua New Guinea, Dampier Island, Fergusson Island.
DATA SOURCES: BMNH, CMWM, KSP, MFNB, RMNH, ZSMC, Remco Hofland.
Literature
De Vos, R., 2019. The genus Darantasia Walker, 1859 from New Guinea (Lepidoptera: Erebidae, Arctiinae, Lithosiini). SUGAPA digital 11(2): 95-136.
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