Sinecalca capotona Swinhoe, 1903;  Plate 7;   n

Taxonomy

W. Malaysia, Selangor, Semangko. The holotype of Rhodoneura capotona (Swinhoe, 1903:96) from West Malaysia (Selangor, Semangko) is in the NHM (Mi7354). Ms. comb. n. (Shaffer, 1991 LepIndex).

Description

45mm. The distinctive morphology of this species makes it unmistakable. As noted in the generic description above, a frenulum is present in the males.

Distribution & Habitat

Thailand, Sumatra, W. Malaysia. Hill forest; <800m.

Life History & Pest Status

No information

Similar spp.

There aren't any (with an abdomen like this!)