Review of Microleon Butler, 1885 (Lepidoptera: Limacodidae) from Taiwan with description of a new species based on morphology and DNA barcoding.
Zootaxa
; 5403(3): 377-384, 2024 Jan 22.
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| ID: mdl-38480431
ABSTRACT
The Taiwanese species of Microleon are reviewed with morphological and DNA data. Our review recognized two congeners, including a new species, M. taiwanensis n. sp. and one known species, M. longipalpis Butler, 1885. The findings from this study request a reconsideration of the previous records of Microleon from Taiwan. The minor differences in external appearance among the species of Microleon pose a challenge for reliable identification. Our study shows that examination of the male genitalia and COI barcoding helps distinguish the species. A checklist of the world species of Microleon with their distributional range is provided.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Lepidoptera
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
Zootaxa
Year:
2024
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Article