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Addaea transversalis Walker

  • Family: Thyrididae
  • Subfamily: Siculodinae
  • Tribe: Rhodoneurini
  • Genus: Addaea
  • Distribution: W. Malaysia, Brunei, Sabah, Sarawak, Bali.
  • Habitat: Lowland primary forest; <600m.
  • Wing Length: 14mm

Taxonomy

W. Malaysia, GTE. The holotype of Botys transversalis Walker, [1866] 1865:1415 from Sarawak is in OUMNH.

Description

One of the smaller Addaea species with brown reticulations, a distinct dark triangular orbicular mark and marginal spots on the FW. Note the white ringed antennae.


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