Taxonomy

W. Malaysia, GTE. Pharambara sp. 1 is an unnamed series in the NHM (Mi7369).

Description

20mm. A light reddish brown species with an overall reticulated pattern and few other markings. The FW has a small dark apical patch and a diagonal dark line crossing the apex. There is a faint curved antemedian fascia on both wings which forms an indistinct blotch near the HW front margin. The HW has a small dark line near the inner margin.

Distribution & Habitat

W. Malaysia, Sarawak, Sulawesi, Ambon, Batchian, West Papua, PNG, New Ireland, Solomon Is. Lowland to lower montane forest and secondary areas.

Life History & Pest Status

No information

Similar pp.

See Pharambara sp. 2 which is very similar but has a prominent HW blotch. It may be a variety of this species.