Latest Articles from Nota Lepidopterologica Latest 2 Articles from Nota Lepidopterologica https://nl.pensoft.net/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:30:17 +0200 Pensoft FeedCreator https://nl.pensoft.net/i/logo.jpg Latest Articles from Nota Lepidopterologica https://nl.pensoft.net/ A new species of Ypsolopha Latreille (Lepidoptera, Ypsolophidae) from the Andes of northern Chile https://nl.pensoft.net/article/28570/ Nota Lepidopterologica 41(2): 199-205

DOI: 10.3897/nl.41.28570

Authors: Héctor A. Vargas

Abstract: Male and female adults of Ypsolopha moltenii sp. n. (Lepidoptera, Ypsolophidae) are described and illustrated from the western slopes of the Andes of northern Chile. Larvae of Y. moltenii feed on inflorescences of the native shrub Adesmia verrucosa Meyen (Fabaceae). This finding represent the first species of Ypsolopha Latreille, 1796 described from mainland Chile and the first species of this genus with larvae feeding on the highly diverse South American genus Adesmia.

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Research Article Fri, 5 Oct 2018 08:59:53 +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