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Issue: Vol. 5613 No. 3: 28 Mar. 2025
Type: Article
Published: 2025-03-28
DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5613.3.10
Page range: 585-592
Abstract views: 141
PDF downloaded: 8

A new species of the genus Unilepidotricha (Lepidoptera, Meessiidae) from Ulleungdo island, Korea

Division of Zoology; Honam National Institute of Biological Resources; Mokpo; South Korea
Division of Zoology; Honam National Institute of Biological Resources; Mokpo; South Korea
Lepidoptera Tineoidea monotypic genus new species DNA barcode

Abstract

In this study, we describe a new species, Unilepidotricha ulleungensis sp. nov., from Korea. All available information on U. ulleungensis is presented, including collecting locations and illustrations of adult and male genitalia. Additionally, DNA barcodes for the species are provided.

 

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How to Cite

Lee, D.-J. & Roh, S.J. (2025) A new species of the genus Unilepidotricha (Lepidoptera, Meessiidae) from Ulleungdo island, Korea. Zootaxa, 5613 (3), 585–592. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5613.3.10