Probosca (Proboxantha) comata (Blair, 1923)

New records. ONHM-C-0563.001 dr.31-pos.003, Shinass 2443N, 5628E to light 9.VI.94 leg. M.D.Gallagher, 1 ♀ (MNHO) , ONHM-C-0564.002 dr.31-pos.009, Shinass 2443N.5628E 0m To light, Mangrove creek and scrub 9/10 Jun 94 MDGallagher, 1 ♀ (MNHO) , ONHM-C-0562 dr.31-pos.002 5km SW Qurayat 2310N.5853E. 25m Dry wadi scrub 30 May 91 MDGallagher, 1♂ (MNHO) , ONHM-C-0563.003 dr.31-pos.005, Shinass 2443N, 5628E to light 9.VI.94 leg. M.D.Gallagher, between mangrove Avicenna marina scrub + sea/8602, 1 ♂ (MHNO) .

Distribution and published records. The species has been reported for Saudi Arabia (Švihla, 1984), United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Iraq, and Iran (Švihla, 2008). New species for the fauna of Oman.

Notes. Individuals of this species are attracted to light.