Tarsolepis malayana explained

Tarsolepis malayana is a moth in the family Notodontidae. Previously the species was treated as a subspecies of Tarsolepis rufobrunnea.

Characteristics

The submarginal area, which touches the upper silver spot, is pale orange-brown filled and curved. The ground colour of the wings is fuscous violet-brown. The underside of the thorax displays a prominent red brush.

Distribution and habitat

The species is found in India, Burma and widely distributed in Sundaland. It prefers lowland rain forests.

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