Peratophyga xanthyala (Hampson, 1896), new record for China

Figs. 16, 17, 26, 33, 40

Zamarada xanthyala Hampson, 1896, Fauna Br. India (Moths), 4: 553. Syntypes 3, Ƥ, India: Sikkim; Malaysia: Sabah, Sandakan. (BMNH)

Peratophyga xanthyala: Prout, 1929, Bull. Hill Mus., 3 (1): 48.

Diagnosis. On the basis of wing pattern, this species is close to P. oblectata Prout, 1929 (Moluccas), but it can be distinguished by the following characters: the reddish brown bands above the anal margins of all wings are broader, extending to CuA2; the hindwing postmedial line is less strongly protruding outwards between M3 and CuA2; the hindwing submarginal line is more distinct.

Material examined. INDIA (BMNH): 1Ƌ (syntype), Sikkim, coll. J.G. Pilcher. MALAYSIA (BMNH): 1Ƌ, Sarawak, Gunong Mulu Nat. Park, R.G.S. Exped. 1977-8, J.D. Holloway et al., B.M. 1978-206, Site 1. January, Camp 4, Mulu 1790 m, 452463, lower montane (moss) forest. MV-canopy. CHINA: Tibet (IZCAS): 1Ƥ, Mêdog, 1091 m, 23.VIII.2006, coll. Lang Songyun.

Distribution. China (Tibet), India (Sikkim), Malaysia.