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Mathoris sp. 1

  • Family: Thyrididae
  • Subfamily: Striglininae
  • Genus: Mathoris
  • Distribution: W. Malaysia, Brunei.
  • Habitat: Lowland to hill forest and disturbed areas; 300-600m.
  • Wing Length: 17mm

Taxonomy

W. Malaysia, GTE. Mathoris sp. 1 is an unnamed series in the NHM (Mi7318)

Description

There are two oval pale fenestrae and blood-red and yellow reticulate patches in the post median area. The HW is mainly red with yellow reticulation and has a broad purple-grey margin.

Similar Species

See Mathoris spp. 2, 3 & 4 which are similar.

Similar Species (1)


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