Pompographa philosopha (Meyrick, 1911)

(Figs. 3C, D)

Brachmia philosopha Meyrick, 1911: 708 . TL: India, Assam, Khasi Hills.

Lecithocera philosopha; Meyrick, 1925: 238; Clarke, 1965: 156.

Pompographa philosopha; Gozmány, 1971: 263.

Diagnosis. Wingspan 13.0–15.0 mm. The forewing pattern is similar to those of the above two species, but it can be distinguished by the male genitalia as follows: median lobe on ventral margin of valva smaller, lacking spines, not followed by a deep emargination; the cucullus more elongated; and the aedeagus with a sickle-shaped apical plate of banded cornutus.

Male genitalia. See Clarke (1965, Pl. 78, Figs. 4a-b).

Material examined. Since the species was described, no additional records have appeared. The lectotype is deposited in NHMUK, London (3, India, Khasi Hills, Assam, iii 1907, gen. slide no. Clarke-8814) is the only available specimen .

Distribution. India (North).