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Leptometa cynthia – a new species from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Lepidoptera, Lasiocampidae, Lasiocampinae, Argudini)

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2024
Authors:D. P. Buttafuoco, Müller, G. C., Revay, E. E., Traore, M. M., Sulak, H., Saldaitis, A., Yakovlev, R. V., Volkova, J. S., Prozorova, T. A., Prozorov, A. M.
Journal:Ecologica Montenegrina
Volume:79
Start Page:64
Pagination:64-75
Date Published:13/10/2024
Keywords:CATALOGUE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, LASIOCAMPIDAE, LEPTOMETA, MALE GENITALIA
Abstract:

"A new species of the genus Leptometa Aurivillius, 1927, Leptometa cynthia sp. n., is described from the rich Congolian forests. The new species is compared with the morphologically closest and sympatric Leptometa sapelensis Aurivillius, 1927 (type locality “Nigeria: Sapele”). Adult males and their genitalia are illustrated."

URL:https://dx.doi.org/10.37828/em.2024.79.6
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