FAMILY LASIOCAMPIDAE
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Trabala rotundapex Holloway 
Trabala rotundapex Holloway, 1976: 90.


Trabala rotundapex
(natural size)


Trabala rotundapex
(natural size)



Diagnosis.
The rounded margins of the forewing and weak fasciation particularly of the hindwing are diagnostic for both sexes. The tegumen of the male genitalia has a pair of simple, acute processes.

Taxonomic notes. Specimens of the previous two species were confused with this by Holloway (1976); the female illustrated was of pallida montana.

Geographical range. Borneo (Kinabalu only).

Habitat preference. Specimens have been taken from 1500-2100m; the species is relatively common on the mountain.

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