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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