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The Hooktips (Drepanidae, Drepaninae) of Papua Indonesia

by Peter Mackey

Teldenia nigrinotata Warren, 1896

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Distribution

 

 

 

 

STATUS: Probably the most common Teldenia species. Widely distributed in New Guinea. The species varies strongly in contrast of the spots.

PAPUA LOCALITIES: Supiori Island: Nansfori; New Guinea: Abmisibil, Bog Camp (Foja Mts.), Borme, Cyclops Mountains, Depapre, Jiwika, Landikma, Mabilabol, Meja Reserve, Mokndoma, Mokwam, Ninay Valley, Paniai, Pass Valley, Sibil, Snow Mountains, Vriendschaprivier, Walmak, Wamena, Warkapi, Warmare Dua. Details in gazetteer.

EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION: Papua New Guinea.

DATA SOURCES: BMNH, KSP, RMNH. Literature (see below)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Literature

Wilkinson, C., 1967. A taxonomic revision of the genus Teldenia Moore (Lepidoptera: Drepanidae, Drepaninae). Transactions of the Royal Entomological Society of London 119: 303-362.