Taxonomy

Holotype, North Vietnam. The male holotype of Aglaopus whalleyi Konvicka et al. (1998) from Vietnam (Tam Dao Mountains), is in the NHM (Mi7305).

Description

34mm. A species with a light yellow and rusty brown chequering on a pinkish-brown background. The HW is similar with a broad brown sub terminal band. This blotchy patterning is similar to several Canaea spp. The antennae are lightly ciliate. The third segment of the labial palpi are one-fifth the length of the second. The vertex is ochreous brown. The thorax is ochreous grey, the inner margin of the HW bears a long reddish fringe. Konvicka et al., (1998), describe the male genitalia but the female is unknown.

Distribution & Habitat

Vietnam (N). Hill deciduous forest; <950m.

Life History & Pest Status

No information

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