Gynacantha bayadera

There are 6 Gynacantha species in Peninsular Malaysia i.e. Gynacantha basiguttata, G. corbeti, G. subinterrupta, G. bayadera, G. limbalis and G. risi. Among these, G. bayadera is the smallest in size, and it is readily distinguished from other Gynacantha species by the shape of its anal appendages.