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The Emerald Moths (Lepidoptera: Geometridae: Geometrinae) of Papua Indonesia

by Rob de Vos

 

Aeolochroma amethystina (Warren, 1907)

 


Distribution

 

 

 

 

 

STATUS: A rather common species. Prefers higher altitudes.

PAPUA LOCALITIES: New Guinea: Anggi Lakes, Bilogai, Bivak 39a (Star Mts. Expedition), Dohunsehik, Mt. Goliath, Lake Habbema, Mt. Kunupi, Langda, Nomnagihé, Pass Valley, Walmak. Details in gazetteer.

EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION: Papua New Guinea, Fergusson Island.

DATA SOURCES: BMNH, RMNH.