Taxonomy

Sarawak, W. Melinau. Beguma sp. 3 is a medium sized morphotype based on an unnamed series in the NHM (Mi7397), which may prove to be more than one species as they exhibit a wide size range.

Description

26-44mm. They have a dark bronzy brown body and mainly pink wings. This is very similar to Beguma sp. 6 but the FW are broader. The illustration is of a particularly distinctly marked specimen. Spots of deeper rose can be seen, especially on the HW where the bronze color is restricted to the basal area.

Distribution & Habitat

Brunei, Sabah, Sarawak. Lowland primary forest.

Life History & Pest Status

No information

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