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First description of the female of Hypotrabala tabithae and new collection localities for the species (Lepidoptera, Lasiocampidae)

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2025
Authors:T. A. Prozorova, Sulak, H., Yakovlev, R. V., Saldaitis, A., Volkova, J. S., Revay, E. E., Müller, G. C., Prozorov, A. M.
Journal:Zootaxa
Volume:5728
Issue:2
Start Page:352
Pagination:352-364
Date Published:10/12/2025
Keywords:FEMALE GENITALIA, HYPOTRABALA, LASIOCAMPIDAE, MALE GENITALIA, ZAMBIA
Abstract:

"Two males and two females of Hypotrabala tabithae Takano & László, 2024 were found in the Ditsong National Museum of Natural History (Pretoria, Republic of South Africa) during a short visit in 2016. Females and their genitalia are illustrated and described here for the first time for H. tabithae, previously known after two type males. In addition, the male and its genitalia and geographic and ecoregional maps with four new collection localities in Zambia are illustrated."

URL:https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5728.2.6
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