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Published: 2020-11-17
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New records of Noctuid moths (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae) from India, Bhutan and China

National Pusa Collection, Division of Entomology, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110012, India.
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SHASHANK P.R.

Scientist, Entomology
H-2045, Törökbálint, Árpád u. 53, Hungary
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BALÁZS BENEDEK

Lepidopterist, Specialist of Palearctic Noctuidae 
Biodiversity Distribution Himalaya India Noctuidae

Abstract

The five species, Harutaeographa brumosa Yoshimoto, 1994, Nyctycia asymmetrica Hreblay & Ronkay, 1998, Hemiglaea costigera Hreblay & Ronkay, 1998, Owadaglaea barna Hreblay & Ronkay, 1998, and O. triangulifera Hreblay & Ronkay, 1998 are reported for the first time from the Himalayan region of India, Bhutan and China. For two species, N. asymmetrica and H. costigera, the females are described for the first time. Male and female genitalia of all species are illustrated and new distributional data is provided.

 

Key words: Biodiversity, Distribution, Himalaya, New record

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