FAMILY LASIOCAMPIDAE
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Takanea diehli Lajonquière  
Takanea diehli Lajonquière, 1978, Atalanta 9: 234.


Takanea diehli

(natural size)


Takanea diehli

(natural size)


Diagnosis.
The general appearance is as in Arguda species but diehli can easily be distinguised by the pale medial band of the hindwing. The female is larger and slightly paler than the male, the underside more variegated.

Geographical range. Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo.

Habitat preference. All five Bornean specimens seen were from lowland rainforest localities.

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