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The Ennominae (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) of Papua Indonesia

by Rob de Vos

 

Callhistia brevipennis (Jordan & Rothschild, 1895)


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STATUS: This species shows strong sexual dimorphism. Despite its conspicuous appearance it is not frequently seen.

PAPUA LOCALITIES: Misool Island; New Guinea: Eilanden River, Fakfak, Humboldt Bay, Sorong, Lower Utakwa River, Wangaar River. Details in gazetteer.

EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION: Papua New Guinea.

DATA SOURCES: BMNH, RMNH.