Aglaopus ferocia  Whalley, 1976;  Plate 7

Taxonomy

Philippines, Mindoro. The male holotype of Misalina ferocia Whalley, 1976:107 from the Philippines (Los Banős) is in the USNH (NHM genitalia slide #14209), as is one of the female paratypes. The second female paratype is in NHM (Mi 7305) (Whalley 1976: 107-108). Comb. n. to Aglaopus (Shaffer & Nielsen, 1996).

Description

32-40mm. This is a pale yellow-brown species, marked with darker speckling, some forming indistinct median bands and a small diffuse orbicular spot. The costal margin is dark brown. Un similar but paler. Vertex brown, labial palp with third segment one quarter of the second.

Distribution & Habitat

Philippines. Lowland.

Life History & Pest Status

No information

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