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

by Rob de Vos

 

Parascaptia biplagata Bethune-Baker, 1908

aureopurpurata Rothschild, 1912
trifasciata Rothschild, 1912

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STATUS: A common species. There are two forms in this species which occur sympatrically. The most common form is f. trifasciata and for a long time they were considered to be two different species.

PAPUA LOCALITIES: New Guinea: Borme, Fyria River (Kumawa Mts), Lelambo, Mabilabol, Ngat Biep, Prafi, Setekwa River, Sibil, Tuan Wowi, Utakwa River, Warmare Dua. Details in gazetteer.

EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION: Papua New Guinea, North Queensland (Australia).

DATA SOURCES: BMNH, CMWM, KSP, RMNH, ZSMC.

 

 

 

 

 

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