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The First Neotropical Record of the Genus Urodeta (Lepidoptera: Elachistidae: Elachistinae) with Keys to the World Species and a Description of a New Species from Honduras

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The genus Urodeta Stainton (Lepidoptera: Elachistidae: Elachistinae) is recorded for the first time from the Neotropical region, with the description of a new species, Urodeta inerme sp. nov., from Honduras. The new species is diagnosed and illustrated with photographs of the adults, genitalia of both sexes, and habitat. Identification keys to the world species of the genus Urodeta, based on male and female genitalia, are provided.

Source: Insects

DOI: 10.3390/insects15120941

Author: Virginijus Sruoga

Institution: Vilnius University

Language: English

Topic: Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,955

Funder: European Commission