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

by Rob de Vos

 

Trischalis iridescens Rothschild, 1913

orientalis Rothschild, 1913

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Distribution

 

 

 

 

 

 

STATUS: Widely distributed on New Guinea and a very common species, mainly from lowland areas.

PAPUA LOCALITIES: Waigeo Island: Camp Nok; Japen Island: Ambaidiru; New Guinea: Andai, Beneden Digoel, Bog Camp (Foja Mts), Boma, Borme, Brazza River, Depapre (Cyclops), Dotir (Wandammen), Fyria River (Kumawa Mts), Mt. Goliath, Kouh, Kwerba, Lelambo, Marina Valen, Maripi, Nabire, Ngat Biep, Samabusa Lagari (Nabire), Senggo, Senopi, Upper Setekwa River, Taja Rifi, Tuan Wowi (Arfak), Utakwa River, Wamena, Warkapi, Warmare Dua (Arfak), Yuwong (Keerom). Details in gazetteer.

EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION: Papua New Guinea.

DATA SOURCES: BMNH, CMWM, KSP, MFNB, RMNH, ZSMC, Siep Sinnema.

 

 

 

 

 

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