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

by Rob de Vos

 

Heliosia crocopera Hampson, 1900

 

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Distribution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STATUS: A rare species, but probably mostly overlooked because of its very small size. It is doubtful if this species actually belongs to the genus Heliosia, because its habitus is quite unusual. Further research should reveal this.

PAPUA LOCALITIES: New Guinea: Kapaur (Fakfak). Details in gazetteer.

EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION: none.

DATA SOURCES: BMNH.

 

 

 

 

 

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