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Hypolamprus sp. 16


Taxonomy

Indonesia, Seram, Gg. Kobipoto. Hypolamprus sp. 16 is an unnamed specimen in the NHM (Mi7374) from Seram (Gg. Kobipoto).

Description

A reddish brown species with a partial, darker, post median fascia which forms a triangular patch at the FW dorsum. The HW has an indistinct darker curved median band. The wing bases and inner edge of the FW are tinged with deep pink.

Similar Species

See Hypolamprus vinosata, Hypolamprus sp. 17 and other members of the H. emblicalis-ornata-vinosata group.

Life History

Recorded at light in Eucalyptus dominated forest.


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