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The Ennominae (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) of Papua Indonesia

by Rob de Vos

 

Alcis papuensis Warren, 1903


Distribution

 

 

 

 

 

STATUS: Widely distributed in New Guinea, a common species in mountain areas. It is somewhat variable in dark pattern. From PNG some very dark specimens are known.

PAPUA LOCALITIES: New Guinea: Anggi Lakes, Araboebivak, Mt. Goliath, Mt. Kunupi, Ninay Valley, Paniai, Pass Valley, Sibil, Wondiwoi Mts (Wandammen). Details in gazetteer.

EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION: Papua New Guinea.

DATA SOURCES: BMNH, RMNH.