Asota kinabaluensis
Introduction '''''Asota kinabaluensis''''' is a species of noctuoid moth in the family Erebidae first described by Walter Rothschild in 1896.It appears to have no close relatives in the genus ''Asota''.
Characteristics The wingspan is 62–64 mm. The forewing pattern is very distinctive with the patchy, very dark brownish-gray and white colors. The abdominal segments have complete black rings. The male antennae are the most strongly bipectinate in the ''Asota'' genus. The aedeagus vesica bears a massive tuft of numerous fine spines.
Distribution and habitat The species is endemic to Borneo. The first specimens were collected from Mount Kinabalu after which the species was named. ''A. kinabaluensis'' prefers upper montane forests, but can be found also in hill forests ranging from 1000 to 2600 m.
External links **Zwier, Jaap. "''Asota kinabaluensis'' Rothschild 1896". ''Aganainae (Snouted Tigers)''. Retrieved August 5, 2019.