Opula sp. 5 | The Pyralids of Borneo

Family: &nbsp; Thyrididae
Subfamily: &nbsp; Siculodinae
Tribe: &nbsp; Siculodini
Genus: &nbsp; Opula
Distribution: W. Malaysia.
Habitat: Hill forest and disturbed areas; 600m.
Wing Length: 51mm

Taxonomy

W. Malaysia, GTE. Opula sp. 5 is an unnamed series in the HSB Coll.

Description

This is a reddish brown with an overall reticulated patterning. The FW has subbasal, median and complex postmedian fasciae in slightly darker brown. The HW has complex patterning in darker brown with bands that reduce towards the inner edge.

Similar Species

See the smaller Opula sp. 6.