Tisis sabahensis

Tisis sabahensis is a moth in the Lecithoceridae family. It was described by K.T. Park in 2003. It is found on Sabah, Malaysia's easternmost state.^[1]

The wingspan is about 26 mm. The forewings are light orange with a dark brown leaden-metallic streak at the base and a median dark brown area, as well as a more or less crescent leaden-metallic band, starting from the base, running along the costa and extending to the lower margin of the cell, followed by a broad light-brown streak running to the apex below the costa. There are several light brown transverse lines along the veins.

Etymology

The species name refers to the type locality, Sabah.^[2]

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