16. Ptilothyris nausicaa Meyrick, 1926

(Fig. 18F)

Ptilothyris nausicaa Meyrick, 1926: 288 . TL: Congo Belg. [NHMUK].

Diagnosis. Male (Fig. 18F). Ptilothyris nausicaa is superficially similar to the Thubdora species in having less elongate forewing with rounded outer margin. On the other hand, the antenna of this species is dark purple basally and matches well with Ptilothyris . The antennae of the holotype are both broken beyond middle, but, according to the original description, the apical third is white.

Material examined. [NHMUK]: 1♂ (holotype), Marungu Plateau, Belg. Congo, TAB Yood, 2. 22., Ptilothyris nausicaa Meyr. E, Meyrick det. In Meyrick Coll., nausicaa Meyr., Meyrick coll., B.M. 1988-290”.

Remarks. The species was described based on a single male. While it is currently placed in Ptilothyris, genital examination of this specimen is needed to clearly define its generic position.

Distribtion. DR Congo.