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A review of the genus Morwennius Cassidy, Allen & Harman 2002 (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae, Smerinthinae)

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2025
Authors:J. Haxaire, Melichar T.
Journal:The European Entomologist
Volume:17
Issue:1+2
Start Page:1
Pagination:1-13
Date Published:31/05/2025
Keywords:CATALOGUE, MALE GENITALIA, MORWENNIUS, SPHINGIDAE, WORLDMAP1
Abstract:

"The authors summarize the changes in generic combination that have affected Morwennius decoratus (Moore 1872) since its description. They revalidate the subspecies indochinensis Gehlen 1933, based on morphological and DNA barcode analyses, and designate the lectotype. The authors also show that the species poliotis Hampson 1907, hitherto placed in the genus Marumba, also belongs to Morwennius."

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