Asota kinabaluensis

Appearance

The wingspan is 62–64 mm. The forewing pattern is very distinctive with the patchy, very dark brownish-gray and white colors. The abdominal segments have complete black rings. The male antennae are the most strongly bipectinate in the "Asota" genus. The aedeagus vesica bears a massive tuft of numerous fine spines.

Distribution

The species is endemic to Borneo. The first specimens were collected from Mount Kinabalu after which the species was named. "A. kinabaluensis" prefers upper montane forests, but can be found also in hill forests ranging from 1000 to 2600 m.

Habitat

The species is endemic to Borneo. The first specimens were collected from Mount Kinabalu after which the species was named. "A. kinabaluensis" prefers upper montane forests, but can be found also in hill forests ranging from 1000 to 2600 m.