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Published: 2024-05-02
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Peucela acutativalva Qi & Li, 2020 (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae): An addition to the Indian fauna

Ecology & Biodiversity Laboratory; Department of Zoology; M B Government Postgraduate College; Haldwani (Nainital)- 263139; Uttarakhand
Ecology & Biodiversity Laboratory; Department of Zoology; M B Government Postgraduate College; Haldwani (Nainital)- 263139; Uttarakhand
Lepidoptera Kumaun Himalaya Peucela acutativalva Pyralidae Pyraloidea

Abstract

Peucela acutativalva Qi & Li, 2020 is reported from the Kumaon Himalaya, Uttarakhand, India. The specimens examined are slightly different from those described by Qi et al. (2020). These differences are discussed.

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