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Published: 2006-11-30
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Lopharcha moriutii, sp. nov. and Polylopha cassiicola Liu & Kawabe (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae, Chlidanotinae, Polyorthini) from Thailand and Hong Kong

153-2, Nakado, Hashimoto, Wakayama Pref. 648-0023, Japan
Lepidoptera taxonomy Oriental fauna Southeast Asia China genitalia

Abstract

Lopharcha moriutii, sp. nov., is described from Thailand and Hong Kong; the genus is recorded from China for the first time. Polylopha cassiicola is recorded from Hong Kong. Adults and genitalia are illustrated.

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