Kamalia tattakana (Matsumura, 1927)

[Fig. 4 (M–P)]

Cerura tattakana Matsumura, 1927; 19 (1): 7.

Neocerura kandyia magniguttata Nakamura, 1978; 10: 216.

Kamalia tattakana; Schintlmeister, 2013; 11: 230.

TL: Tattaka near Musha, Formosa [= Taiwan, China]; TD: EIHU

Distribution: India: Arunachal Pradesh. Elsewhere: China (Taiwan), Japan Myanmar, Vietnam.

Material Examined: Arunachal Pradesh, Dibang Valley dist, Anini, Old School (29.7968°N; 95.9151°E, 1639 m), 16.iv.2017 (1♂), leg. S. Gayen & Party.

Diagnosis: Half of forewing: ♂ 36mm. The species is larger than its congeners with shiny white forewings and whiter hindwings.

The male genitalia is characterized by long and slender phallus having a spiny protrusion. 8 th sternite with acute and pointed tip. The shape of the socii, phallus and 8 th sternite may vary among individuals.

Note: New record to India. Poplus and Salix of Salicaceae are reported host plants.