Sejanus luzonicus Schuh, 1984

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Sejanus luzonicus Schuh Figure 36

Sejanus luzonicus Schuh, 1984: 174 , figs. 498, 586, 589–591 (diag., descr., disc., n. sp., diag., descr., DV, MG).

DIAGNOSIS: Recognized by small size, ovoid shape, dark brown coloration, two separate white spots on anterior margin of cuneus, reddish-yellow coloration of antennal segments 1, 3 and 4, yellow basal half of segment 2, all femora distally, and all tibiae and tarsi, reflexed anterior margin of endosomal apex, and partially visible secondary gonopore.

DESCRIPTION: See Schuh (1984).

HOSTS: Unknown.

DISTRIBUTION: Philippine Islands.

DISCUSSION: The reflexed endosomal apex in S. luzonicus is unique, whereas in other Sejanus spp. the apex is nearly straight or curved laterally relative to the main body of the endosoma.

HOLOTYPE: PHILIPPINE ISLANDS: Luzon: Camarines Sur, Mt. Isarog, Pili , 800– 900 m, April 21, 1965, light trap, H.M. Torrevillas. 18 ( BPBM) [not examined].

SPECIMENS EXAMINED: PHILIPPINES: Camarines Sur: Mt. Isarog, Pili, 13.65 ° N 123.3833 ° E, 700 m, 13 Apr 1965, H.M. Torrevillas, Light Trap, paratype, 28 (00095342, 00095342) ( AMNH).

Figures

Figure 36. Distribution of Sejanus spp. in the Philippines and New Guinea (F–M).