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The Euteliinae (Lepidoptera: Stictopterinae) of Papua Indonesia

by Rob de Vos

 

Stictoptera obliquitaenia Warren, 1914

 

Only one specimen known of this species so the variability is unknown. The holotype is characterized by a conspicuous oblique band which runs from forewing apex to the middle of dorsum. The termen of the forewing is hardly dentated with tiny fringe spots.

 

 

 

 

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Distribution

 

 

 

 

STATUS: Extremely rare. Only known by the holotype.

PAPUA LOCALITIES: New Guinea: Utakwa River. Details in gazetteer.

EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION: none.

DATA SOURCES: BMNH.