Calamotropha melli ( Caradja & Meyrick, 1933 )

Calamotropha melli ( Caradja & Meyrick, 1933) View in CoL

( Fig. 17 View FIGURES 17–23 )

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

Calamotropha melli (Caradja & Meyrick) View in CoL : 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 View FIGURES 17–23 ) 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 View FIGURES 1–8 ); and in the female genitalia by the strongly sclerotized funnel-shaped antrum and the absence of a signum ( Li & Li 2012: Fig. 5C View FIGURES 1–8 ).

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