Taxonomy

Sabah, PHS. Specimens of Beguma sp. 7 are in the HSB Coll. (from GTE) and the Schulze Coll. (PHS) (Schulze morphotype T5).

Description

20-26mm. This morphotype is small to medium sized, golden brown color with reddish areas posterior at the wing bases. Both wings have indistinct reticulation in darker brown. Note the swollen first antennae segment.

Distribution & Habitat

Thailand? W. Malaysia, Sabah. Hill forest & disturbed areas; <630m.

Life History & Pest Status

No information

Similar spp.

This may be the same as Beguma sp. 8 which is extremely similar. This species is also very similar to Beguma sp. 4 but is much smaller.