Calindoea sp. 9 | The Pyralids of Borneo

Family: &nbsp; Thyrididae
Subfamily: &nbsp; Siculodinae
Tribe: &nbsp; Rhodoneurini
Genus: &nbsp; Calindoea
Distribution: Sabah.
Habitat: Hill forest; 900-1220m.
Wing Length: 23mm

Taxonomy

Sabah, Crocker Range Calindoea sp. 9 is represented by a single specimen in the FRC Coll. (drawer 18), genus uncertain; Shaffer postulates Calindoea Walker, 1863.

Description

A sparsely marked pink-brown species. The indistinct fasciation may be due to wear. The FW is elongate and the HW has several transverse darker brown fascia. Note the very long abdomen. Superficial resemblance to a Beguma.