Review of the genus Thubana Walker (Lepidoptera, Lecithoceridae) from China, with description of one new species
2010
Review of the Thubana Genus from China
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Linlin Yang, Yanmei Zhu, Houhun Li
Primary Institution: College of Life Sciences, Nankai University
Hypothesis
The study aims to review the genus Thubana in China and describe a new species.
Conclusion
The study recognizes nine species of Thubana in China, including one new species and two newly recorded species.
Supporting Evidence
- Nine species of Thubana are recognized in China.
- Thubana felinaurita is described as a new species.
- Thubana dialeukos and Thubana xanthoteles are newly recorded for China.
- Thubana stenosis is synonymized with Thubana xanthoteles.
- Thubana microcera is synonymized with Thubana leucosphena.
Takeaway
This study looks at a group of moths called Thubana and finds new types of them in China.
Methodology
Genitalia dissections were performed on the studied specimens.
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