TRIBE NYGMIINI n.
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Artaxa cina Strand comb. n.  
   
Euproctis cina
Strand, 1915, Gross-Schmett. Erde, 10: 342.
   
Euproctis cina
Strand; Holloway, 1976: 45.


Artaxa cina


Diagnosis.
The forewing lacks apical spots and is clouded lightly with black scales, setting off the faint pale fasciae that are only evident over the dorsal half. The hindwings are dark grey with yellow margins.

Geographical range. Borneo.

Habitat preference. All material seen is from G. Kinabalu, that with altitude data being from 1050m and 1620m, the former locality having extensive cultivation (Kundasang).

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