Calamotropha melli (Caradja & Meyrick, 1933)

(Fig. 17)

Crambus melli Caradja & Meyrick, 1933: 140 . TL: China (Guangdong). TD: MINGA.

Calamotropha melli (Caradja & Meyrick): Bleszynski, 1961: 260.

Material examined. Hong Kong: 3♁, Shaluodong, Dabu, 225 m, 2007.IV.19, leg. HH Li et al.; 4♁, Jiadaoli Farm, 210–455 m, 14.IV.2007, leg. HH Li et al., slide Nos. KYN21486, LWC07435; 3♁, Nanyong, 135–150 m, 18.IV.2007, leg. HH Li et al.; Yunnan: 3♀, Cuanlong Village, Mangban Town, Tengchong County, 1329 m, 7.VIII.2015, leg. JX Zhao et al., slide No. KYN21353.

Diagnosis. Adult (Fig. 17) wingspan 20.5–21.5 mm. Calamotropha melli is diagnosed by the forewing with anterior 1/3 yellowish brown and posterior 2/3 white except distal 1/6 mixed with orange yellow scales, and a black apical spot edged with white except on the costal margin; in the male genitalia by the sacculus of the valva with variously sized dentations on about distal 2/5 (Li & Li 2012: Fig. 4C); and in the female genitalia by the strongly sclerotized funnel-shaped antrum and the absence of a signum (Li & Li 2012: Fig. 5C).

Distribution. China (Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hong Kong, Sichuan, Yunnan), India, Sri Lanka.