Palaeugoa spurrelli (Hampson, 1914) comb. nov.

(Fig. 3 A-E)

Xanthetis spurrelli Hampson, 1914: 728 .

Diagnosis

This species is easily separable from all members of the genus Afrasura on account of its highly distinctive genitalic morphology (uncus, valvae and aedeagus shape). In particular, the composite structure of the valva and its flap-like distal end permit ready distinction from Eugoa aequalis .

Material examined

3 syntypes (1 ♂ and 2 ♀♀); 1 ♂ Arct. g.sl. n. 301 BMNH; 1 ♀ Arct. g.sl. n. 5756 BMNH (all in BMNH).

Type locality

GOLD COAST [Ghana], Bibianaha (1 ♂, 2 ♀♀ syntypes examined, abdomens not dissected, in BMNH).

Description

See under the generic account.

Distribution

Ghana.