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The Forester moths (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae, Agaristinae) of Papua Indonesia

by Rob de Vos

 

Burgena varia (Walker, 1854)

synonyms:

transducta Walker, [1865]
educta Walker, [1865
arruana Boisduval, 1874
euxantha Jordan, 1912
anisa Jordan, 1912
ravida Jordan, 1912
baia Jordan, 1912
luteistriga Strand, 1912
tripartita Joicey & Talbot, 1916

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Variation or subspecies?

Specimens from Biak have reduced white spots on the forewings. This seems a constant feature and it is therefore very tempting to consider the population from Biak as a subspecies.

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Distribution

 

 

 

 

STATUS: A common species, widely distributed in New Guina.

PAPUA LOCALITIES: Biak: Biak City; New Guinea: Abepura, Andai, Cyclopergat, Jayapura, Mabilabol, Manokwari, Maripi, Merauke, Miei (Wandammen), Sentani, Sorong, Tamrau, Timeepa, Wasior (Wandammen), Yaniruma (Upper Digul). Details in gazetteer.

EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION: Moluccas, Papua New Guinea, Australia.

DATA SOURCES: KSP, RMNH.