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Eriopithex lanaris Warren comb. n.
   
Eriopithex lanaris Warren, 1896, Novit. zool., 3: 391.
   
Chloroclystis lanaris aequabilis Prout, 1958, Bull. Br. Mus. nat. Hist. (Ent.), 6: 410.
   
Chloroclystis lanaris Warren; Holloway, 1976: 70.


Eriopithex lanaris
(x 1.47)


Diagnosis. The species is somewhat smaller and greyer than some Gymnoscelis species discussed on below, but it is recommended that dissection of the genitalia be undertaken to confirm the identity.

Geographical range. N.E. Himalaya, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, Bali, Sulawesi, Sangihe, New Guinea, Queensland.

Habitat preference. Only a few specimens have been taken in recent surveys, at 1200m and 1620m on G. Kinabalu and at 1790m on G. Mulu.

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