Latest Articles from Nota Lepidopterologica Latest 21 Articles from Nota Lepidopterologica https://nl.pensoft.net/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:39:41 +0200 Pensoft FeedCreator https://nl.pensoft.net/i/logo.jpg Latest Articles from Nota Lepidopterologica https://nl.pensoft.net/ Rondotia melanoleuca sp. nov., a new wild-mulberry silkworm from China (Lepidoptera, Bombycidae) https://nl.pensoft.net/article/109920/ Nota Lepidopterologica 47: 49-56

DOI: 10.3897/nl.47.109920

Authors: Zhengyang Liu, Xiwen Cao

Abstract: Several yellow larvae with black spots were discovered in the wild of Chinese Sichuan and Yunnan provinces, and were further raised in captivity. Reared adults exhibit a striking black and white wing pattern, and they represent unequivocally a new species, here described as Rondotia melanoleuca sp. nov. Molecular analyses suggest that this species could be sister to all previously known species of Rondotia.

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Research Article Thu, 7 Mar 2024 18:00:35 +0200
Description of Eretmocera hafeetensis sp. nov. from UAE (Lepidoptera, Scythrididae) https://nl.pensoft.net/article/106936/ Nota Lepidopterologica 46: 135-144

DOI: 10.3897/nl.46.106936

Authors: Huw Roberts, Bengt Å. Bengtsson

Abstract: Eretmocera hafeetensis sp. nov., a moth in the family Scythrididae, is described and illustrated based on the examination of three male and 13 female specimens collected at the foot of Jebel Hafeet, an isolated 1,140 metres-high massif just south of Al Ain, after which the new species is named. The new species is distinct from congeners in details of its male and female genitalia and is also readily separated in the field from other Eretmocera species. The new addition brings the number of confirmed species in this genus represented in the UAE to three. The discovery of this species at Ain Al Waal, Jebel Hafeet highlights the conservation importance of this and similar nearby locations, which are beginning to reveal unique species among its already species-rich fauna at a time of huge human encroachment into the area.

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Research Article Fri, 11 Aug 2023 14:35:49 +0300
Stigmella naturnella (Klimesch, 1936) (Lepidoptera, Nepticulidae) a fast-spreading European leafminer of Betula, with a revised key to linear leafmines on Betula https://nl.pensoft.net/article/99360/ Nota Lepidopterologica 46: 37-82

DOI: 10.3897/nl.46.99360

Authors: Erik J. van Nieukerken

Abstract: Stigmella naturnella (Klimesch, 1936), a leafminer of Betula, is here recorded as new for France, Croatia, Ukraine, Belgium, and the Netherlands, Since 2018, it has expanded its range into the last two countries, partly based on numerous online observations. Its distribution history is reviewed, the species is diagnosed and its life history is described. A lectotype is designated for Nepticula naturnella Klimesch, 1936. The species is widespread in the Palearctic, from Japan to the North Sea, with a maximum of 1.63% variation in its DNA barcode. Legacy leafmine records for Germany are reviewed, resulting in the confirmation of its occurrence in Baden-Württemberg already in 1935, but other old records are rejected. It is one of the few Nepticulidae species that hibernate as adult, a possible contributing factor to its expansion. As the leafmines may be confused with other Betula mining species, a revised key to the leafmines of European Stigmella species on Betula is provided. Stigmella glutinosae (Stainton, 1858) and S. alnetella (Stainton, 1856), usually feeding in Alnus, are both recorded to occur occasionally on Betula and are included in the key.

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Research Article Fri, 24 Feb 2023 18:59:30 +0200
Rediscovery of Clarina syriaca (Lederer, 1855) (Lepidoptera, Sphingidae, Macroglossinae) in Cyprus after 70 years; with notes on its biology and early life history from the Levant https://nl.pensoft.net/article/81819/ Nota Lepidopterologica 45: 305-314

DOI: 10.3897/nl.45.81819

Authors: Marios Aristophanous, Anthony R. Pittaway, Aristos Aristophanous

Abstract: Clarina syriaca (Lederer, 1855) was known from Cyprus by a single adult specimen collected in 1950. Recently, an adult and larva have been found, proving the existence of a breeding population. Clarina syriaca is thus confirmed as resident in Cyprus, as a relict population inhabiting riparian gallery forests, which act as isolated refugia surrounded by drier pine woodland or cultivated land. Information is provided on the early life history stages of C. syriaca, with further notes on its taxonomic status, biology, ecology, and host plants.

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Research Article Fri, 18 Nov 2022 14:47:27 +0200
An automated procedure ten times more efficient in cutting labels for entomological collections https://nl.pensoft.net/article/81451/ Nota Lepidopterologica 45: 133-137

DOI: 10.3897/nl.45.81451

Authors: Ilia Gjonov

Abstract: The labelling of entomological material is a labour-intensive and time-consuming task, often carried out by staff who are over-qualified for the task. This paper introduces a small automation step that speeds up this process via a method that uses a low-cost cutting plotter. The following text will present a financial and temporal analysis of the introduction and use of this equipment in labelling an entomological collection with any kind of labels.

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Short Communication Wed, 13 Apr 2022 16:36:33 +0300
A review of the distribution and ecology of the elusive Brown Hairstreak butterfly Thecla betulae (Lepidoptera, Lycaenidae) in the Iberian Peninsula https://nl.pensoft.net/article/76222/ Nota Lepidopterologica 45: 101-118

DOI: 10.3897/nl.45.76222

Authors: Eduardo Marabuto, Pedro Pires, Fernando Romão, Paulo Lemos, Thomas Merckx

Abstract: The Brown Hairstreak (Thecla betulae L.) is one of the least observed butterflies of the Palaearctic region, even though its distribution spans from Portugal in the west, to Russia and Korea in the far east. Adults are arboreal and seldom descend to ground level. As a result, this species is mostly monitored via the detection of eggs on the food plant during wintertime. In the Iberian Peninsula, this species was largely unknown until very recently, but a recent burst of regional studies in Spain has begun bridging this gap. However, their focused nature and a still incomplete knowledge on T. betulae in Portugal promoted the need for an integrative study at the Iberian scale. Here, we carried out a full literature review on the distribution, ecology and behaviour of T. betulae in Portugal and Spain. Complemented with field work in Portugal, we revealed an almost continuous distribution in the northern third of Iberia, whilst populations further south are mostly mountain-bound. In order to help with future discovery of new populations, we built a species-distribution model relating its occurrence with bioclimatic variables. This model accurately explains the current known occupation of the territory and highlights other areas where the species may potentially be found. Finally, we found evidence of a broadening of the species’ niche through the local use of an hitherto unknown food plant. This study sets a new knowledge baseline for future works and conservation of T. betulae through southern Europe.

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Research Article Thu, 3 Feb 2022 16:00:39 +0200
Diversity of the tussock moths (Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Lymantriinae) of the wider Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany, with special reference to the fauna of Mozambique https://nl.pensoft.net/article/61588/ Nota Lepidopterologica 45: 87-99

DOI: 10.3897/nl.45.61588

Authors: Michal Rindoš, Alexander Schintlmeister, Zdeněk Faltýnek Fric

Abstract: Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany, one of the African biodiversity hotspots, is defined by a high diversity of its fauna and flora. Despite numerous studies published about the Lepidoptera of this region, our knowledge of diversity and distributional patterns of moths still remains inadequate. Our study evaluates the tussock moth richness and endemism of the wider Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany region. We describe for the first time the variety of the tussock moth fauna of Mozambique, with seven newly recorded genera (Euproctoides Bethune-Baker, 1911; Heteronygmia Holland, 1893; Leucoma Hübner, 1822; Ogoa Walker, 1856; Paraproctis Bethune-Baker, 1911; Polymona Walker, 1855; Tamsita Kiriakoff, 1954).

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Research Article Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:11:18 +0200
Systematics of Problepsis wiltshirei (Prout, 1938), comb. nov. (Lepidoptera, Geometridae, Sterrhinae) – an endemic species to the Zagros Mountains in the Middle East https://nl.pensoft.net/article/67345/ Nota Lepidopterologica 44: 175-192

DOI: 10.3897/nl.44.67345

Authors: Dominic Wanke, Lars Krogmann, Leidys Murillo-Ramos, Pasi Sihvonen, Hossein Rajaei

Abstract: Within Iran, the Zagros Mountains show high biodiversity, with a wealth of endemic species. One of these is the geometrid moth Somatina wiltshirei Prout, 1938, originally described from Iran and Iraq. In the present study, one mitochondrial and up to nine protein-coding nuclear gene regions were used along with a comparative morphological examination to investigate the systematic position of this species. The results support the reclassification of this species as Problepsis wiltshirei comb. nov. Since the original species description is superficial, we provide a re-description supported by rich illustrations of morphological characters and distribution. In addition, Problepsis wiltshirei comb. nov. is reported as a new species for the fauna of Turkey. The importance of the habitat for the conservation of this species is discussed.

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Research Article Tue, 5 Oct 2021 18:10:00 +0300
Long-distance dispersal of migrant butterflies to the Arctic Ocean islands, with a record of Nymphalis xanthomelas at the northern edge of Novaya Zemlya (76.95°N) https://nl.pensoft.net/article/62249/ Nota Lepidopterologica 44: 73-90

DOI: 10.3897/nl.44.62249

Authors: Ivan N. Bolotov, Ivan A. Mizin, Alisa A. Zheludkova, Olga V. Aksenova, Yulia S. Kolosova, Grigory S. Potapov, Vitaly M. Spitsyn, Mikhail Y. Gofarov

Abstract: Although migrant butterflies are rare (or sporadically seen) guests on the Arctic Ocean islands, there is a slowly growing dataset on repeated occurrences of these insects in insular tundra and polar deserts. Altogether six long-distance migrant butterfly species were found to cross wide marine barriers north of the Arctic Circle (66.56°N), i.e. Vanessa atalanta, V. cardui, Nymphalis antiopa, N. xanthomelas, Aporia crataegi, and Pieris napi. Migrant individuals of V. cardui discovered on Svalbard (up to 78.27°N in 1978) reflect the farthest dispersal event of butterflies to the Arctic ever reported. Our record of N. xanthomelas at the northern margin of Novaya Zemlya (76.95°N) represents the northernmost finding of this species globally, reflecting the world’s second farthest record of northern poleward immigration of butterflies. This occurrence coincides with an exceptionally warm summer season, when the third highest July and second highest August air temperature occurred (since global records began in 1880). Furthermore, the immigration into Novaya Zemlya coincides with a population explosion and massive expansion of N. xanthomelas in Siberia in 2019–2020. Our air current reconstructions indicate that this species most likely immigrated into Novaya Zemlya from mainland regions situated south-southeast (Polar Urals, Yugorsky Peninsula, and western Yamal) and east (Taymyr) of the archipelago. Overall, our findings reveal that long-distance dispersal events of butterflies to the Arctic islands are always linked to massive expansions of the corresponding species in mainland areas.

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Research Article Wed, 17 Mar 2021 13:28:16 +0200
Notes on the little-known species Epicallima kuldzhella (Lvovsky, 1982) (Lepidoptera, Oecophoridae) from Central Asia https://nl.pensoft.net/article/50931/ Nota Lepidopterologica 43: 281-289

DOI: 10.3897/nl.43.50931

Authors: Alexander L. Lvovsky, Zdenko Tokár, Tomasz Jaworski

Abstract: Extensive collecting in Central Asia resulted in the first description of the female of Epicallima kuldzhella (Lvovsky, 1982). Colour photographs of adults of both sexes and of habitats are included along with a distribution map, illustrations of the male and female genitalia, and some aspects of the biology.

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Research Article Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:04:05 +0300
Mondeguina, a new genus for Apatetris mediterranella Nel & Varenne, 2012, with description of a new species from Portugal (Lepidoptera, Gelechiidae) https://nl.pensoft.net/article/50430/ Nota Lepidopterologica 43: 151-166

DOI: 10.3897/nl.43.50430

Authors: Martin F. V. Corley, Jorge Rosete, Sónia Ferreira

Abstract: Following the discovery of a new species on the western coast of Portugal which is closely related to Apatetris mediterranella Nel & Varenne, 2012, the generic placement of both species is considered in relation to other genera within the Apatetris complex resulting in the description of a new genus, Mondeguina.

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Research Article Thu, 28 May 2020 09:11:46 +0300
Plutella polaris Zeller, 1880 (Lepidoptera, Plutellidae) rediscovered at Svalbard, Norway, with comments on its taxonomic position https://nl.pensoft.net/article/22423/ Nota Lepidopterologica 41(1): 129-137

DOI: 10.3897/nl.41.22423

Authors: Geir Søli, Leif Aarvik, Trude Magnussen

Abstract: After 142 years, Plutella polaris Zeller, 1880 was rediscovered at Svalbard, Norway, in 2015. The locality and its vegetation are described. The specimen is the first female ever recorded, and its genitalia are illustrated. The taxonomic position of P. polaris relative to other Plutella Schrank, 1802 species in the Northern hemisphere is discussed.

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Research Article Fri, 8 Jun 2018 12:22:59 +0300
Large male bias in collection of Micropterix facetella Zeller, 1851 (Lepidoptera, Micropterigidae) https://nl.pensoft.net/article/23626/ Nota Lepidopterologica 41(1): 119-123

DOI: 10.3897/nl.41.23626

Authors: David Plotkin, Vazrick Nazari, Nicholas T. Homziak, Akito Y. Kawahara

Abstract: N/A (submission is a Short Communication)

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Short Communication Wed, 16 May 2018 09:47:46 +0300
Two new species of Ephysteris Meyrick, 1908, from Asia with brachypterous males (Lepidoptera, Gelechiidae) https://nl.pensoft.net/article/23395/ Nota Lepidopterologica 41(1): 107-112

DOI: 10.3897/nl.41.23395

Authors: Oleksiy Bidzilya, Ole Karsholt

Abstract: Two new species of Gelechiidae: Ephysteris kullbergi sp. n. from Tuva (Russia) and Ephysteris ustjuzhanini sp. n. from Mongolia are described. In both species the hindwings in both sexes are distinctly reduced. The adults and genitalia are illustrated. Brachyptery in Gelechiidae and Ephysteris is briefly discussed, and type locality of E. kullbergi sp. n. is illustrated. The locomotion of E. kullbergi sp. n. is described.

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Research Article Mon, 26 Mar 2018 17:40:12 +0300
New data on the taxonomy, morphology and distribution of Naarda ineffectalis (Walker, 1859) (Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Hypeninae) https://nl.pensoft.net/article/21584/ Nota Lepidopterologica 41(1): 99-106

DOI: 10.3897/nl.41.21584

Authors: Balázs Tóth

Abstract: The taxon Naarda ineffectalis (Walker, 1859) has had an eventful taxonomic history; in certain periods it was even synonymised with the type species of the genus. Treated recently as a species distinct from Naarda bisignata Walker, 1866, i.e. the type species, its female form has been hitherto unknown. In this paper the female of the species is described and the known range of it is extended by new data from Cambodia, Thailand, Japan, Korea and Sumatra. The species rank of Naarda notata (Hampson, 1891) is formally reinstated (stat. rev.). An identification key to the Naarda species of Korea and main islands of Japan is also given. With 21 figures.

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Research Article Fri, 23 Feb 2018 18:12:40 +0200
Examination of the Scythrididae in the Bruand d’Uzelle collection: faunistic and taxonomic implications for the genus Scythris (Lepidoptera, Scythrididae) https://nl.pensoft.net/article/9267/ Nota Lepidopterologica 39(2): 151-167

DOI: 10.3897/nl.39.9267

Authors: Sylvain Delmas

Abstract: A review was made of the Scythrididae in the Bruand collection. This led to certain faunistic and taxonomic changes for Bruand’s taxa. Scythris subcinctella (Bruand, 1851), stat. rev., valid spec., has priority over Scythris crassiuscula (Herrich-Schäffer, 1855). Several synonymies are established: Scythris curtulella (Bruand, 1851), nomen dubium, is possibly conspecific with Scythris limbella (Fabricius, 1775); Scythris crassiuscula (Herrich-Schäffer, 1855), syn. nov. (= Scythris subcinctella (Bruand, 1851)); Scythris subaureicinctella (Bruand, 1856), syn. nov., emendation (= Scythris subcinctella (Bruand, 1851)); Scythris cinefactella (Bruand, 1851) is a nomen nudum (= Scythris tributella (Zeller, 1847), not Scythris laminella (D. & S., 1775) as considered by earlier authors); Scythris jurassiella (Bruand, 1858) is a nomen nudum (= Scythris bornicensis Jäckh, 1977). Scythris apicalis (Zeller, 1847) is deleted from the French checklist. Other species from the Doubs (France) are either confirmed or refuted. The year of publication of most of the taxa described by Bruand is 1851 and not 1847 as stated in the literature.

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Research Article Fri, 14 Oct 2016 13:22:52 +0300
Book Review: A revision of the genus Calliteara Butler, 1881 (Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Lymantriinae) https://nl.pensoft.net/article/9041/ Nota Lepidopterologica 39(2): 109-110

DOI: 10.3897/nl.39.9041

Authors: Michal Rindoš

Abstract: Tatyana Trofimova, Dmitry F. Shovkoon and Thomas Witt 2016: A revision of the genus Calliteara Butler, 1881 (Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Lymantriinae). Proceedings of the Museum Witt, Volume 3, Munich and Vilnius. 117 distribution maps, 17 colour plates, 68 plates with genitalia figures, 292 pages. ISBN: 3-978-940732-21-7. Price €78 1

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Book Review Fri, 5 Aug 2016 15:13:54 +0300
A new species of Micropterix Hübner, 1825 from the Orobian Alps (Italy) (Lepidoptera, Micropterigidae) https://nl.pensoft.net/article/5058/ Nota Lepidopterologica 38(2): 133-146

DOI: 10.3897/nl.38.5058

Authors: Hans Christof Zeller, Peter Huemer

Abstract: Micropterix gaudiella Zeller & Huemer, sp. n. is described from the southern part of the Orobian Alps (Piedmont, Italy) and compared with its likely closest relatives Micropterix isobasella Staudinger, 1871 and Micropterix stuebneri Zeller, Werno & Kurz, 2013. The new species is well characterized by its wing pattern and colour and by structures of the male genitalia. The species status is furthermore supported by molecular data of the DNA barcode region. The distance to its nearest neighbour Micropterix schaefferi Heath, 1975 is 2.65%. M. gaudiella is the seventh species of the genus Micropterix Hübner, 1825 probably endemic to the Alps.

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Research Article Thu, 22 Oct 2015 15:32:00 +0300
Choreutidae of Madeira: review of the known species and description of the male of Anthophila threnodes (Walsingham, 1910) (Lepidoptera) https://nl.pensoft.net/article/1155/ Nota Lepidopterologica 37(1): 91-103

DOI: 10.3897/nl.37.7928

Authors: Jadranka Rota, Antonio Aguiar, Ole Karsholt

Abstract: We review and illustrate the four species of Choreutidae recorded from Madeira – Anthophila threnodes (Walsingham), A. fabriciana (Linnaeus), Choreutis nemorana (Hübner), and Tebenna micalis (Mann) – and describe and illustrate for the first time the male of A. threnodes, as well as the biology of this Madeiran endemic. We provide brief notes on each of the species and give short diagnoses for correctly identifying them. Finally, we discuss previous misidentifications of Madeiran choreutids and the occurrence of choreutids on other oceanic islands.

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Research Article Sun, 15 Jun 2014 11:00:00 +0300
Reproductive isolation and intraspecific structure in Alpine populations of Erebia euryale (Esper, 1805) (Lepidoptera, Nymphalidae, Satyrinae) https://nl.pensoft.net/article/1148/ Nota Lepidopterologica 37(1): 19-36

DOI: 10.3897/nl.37.7960

Authors: Frans Cupedo

Abstract: The subspecies of Erebia euryale (Esper, 1805) have been split into three groups based on morphology, differing in male genital characters. Two of them, the euryale group and the adyte group, are known to be strongly, but not completely, reproductively isolated. There is genetic evidence that their separation preceded the differentiation of subspecies within the euryale group. No such data exist on the third group, the recently recognized kunzi group. In this study, the degree of reproductive isolation between the kunzi group and the other two groups is assessed. In three secondary contact zones, a series of E. euryale populations were sampled in a transect perpendicular to the dividing line. Morphological characteristics showed a clinal gradient along each transect. The steepest gradient was found between the euryale and kunzi groups. Morphologically detectable introgression did not exceed two kilometres. This is comparable to the situation described earlier in contact zones of the euryale and adyte groups. In the contact area of the kunzi and adyte groups, the character gradient slope is more gradual and the morphologically detectable introgression zone is at least five times wider. In contrast to this, contact between subspecies belonging to the same group leads to virtually unrestricted morphological intermingling. It is concluded that the euryale group is reproductively more strongly isolated from the other two groups than the kunzi group is from the adyte group, and that subspecies belonging to the same group are interfertile to a high degree. It is argued that loss of genetic compatibility by long term separation is the main cause of the reproductive isolation between groups, and that, consequently, the actual intraspecific structure of E. euryale results from at least two, probably three, temporally separated differentiation events.

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Research Article Sun, 15 Jun 2014 04:00:00 +0300
The first record of Pyrgus malvoides (Elwes & Edwards, 1897) in the Czech Republic (Lepidoptera, Hesperiidae): an accidental introduction? https://nl.pensoft.net/article/1146/ Nota Lepidopterologica 37(1): 3-8

DOI: 10.3897/nl.37.7936

Authors: Vladimír Hula, Jana Niedobová

Abstract: The Mediterranean skipper, Pyrgus malvoides (Elwes & Edwards, 1897), is newly recorded for the Czech Republic, some 400 km away from its nearest known population. The specimen was collected in June 1993 in Hejná, Bohemia and was discovered in the collection of Oldřich Jakeš during a revision of other Pyrgus species. The presence of this species elsewhere in the region could not be established and the best current explanation for this record is that it was an accidental introduction.

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Research Article Sun, 15 Jun 2014 02:00:00 +0300