28. Bireta juncturina (Kiriakoff, 1959) (new record for India)

(Figs. 19, 43)

Besaia juncturina Kiriakoff, 1959: Ark. Zool. 2, 12(20):319. TL. Myanmar, Kambaiti.

Material examined. India: 6 ♂♂, Manipur, Ukhrul district, Shirui Hill (Site 2), 25.1236°N 94.4408°E, 2036 m, 24.VII.2019; 1 ♂, Shirui Hill (Site 3), 25.1171°N 94.4456°E, 2190 m, 24.VII.2019, Genitalia slide no. GP-335; leg. JS Irungbam, (NCZ, ZSI)

Diagnosis. Forewing length 29-32 mm in males. The forewings of B. juncturina has a prominent brown discal spot which is absent in B. longivittata . The band from the base to the apex of the B. juncturina is thin and shiny whereas in B. longivittata it is broad and golden brown in colour.

Distribution. India: Manipur (in the present study). Elsewhere: E Myanmar, N Vietnam, N Thailand (Schintlmeister & Pinratana 2007).