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

by Rob de Vos

 

Dioscore thalassias (Warren, 1903)

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Distribution

 

 

 

 

 

STATUS: A local species, seems most abundant in the western part of New Guinea. Similar to the allied species Dioscore nereis but with the white pattern thinner and with a small discal spot on both wings. The best distinguishing character is the oblique transverse line in thalassias running sinuously towards the costa, while in nereis it ends in the apex.

PAPUA LOCALITIES: New Guinea: Ampas, Etna Bay, Momi (Waria Bay), Nomnagihé, Om, Uskwar, Wandammen Peninsula, Wembi. Details in gazetteer.

EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION: none.

DATA SOURCES: BMNH, RMNH.

 

 

 

 

 

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