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A new monotypic acronictine noctuid moth genus from East Africa (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae: Acronictinae)

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Corniculonycta Kiss & Clifton, gen. nov. and Corniculonycta politzari Kiss & Clifton, sp. nov. are described, based on 48 specimens from East Africa (Kenya: Kakamega Forest, Uganda: Kalinzu Forest, Kibale Forest). The only known species of the genus lives in the remnants of the lowland rain forest. A proper diagnosis and descriptions are given for the genus and the species, the characteristics of the last abdominal segments are emphasized. With 32 figures.

Source: Annales Musei historico-naturalis hungarici

DOI: 10.53019/annlsmushistnathung.2025.117.87

Authors: Ádám Kiss, Michael Clifton, Laban Njoroge

Institutions: Hungarian Natural History Museum, Hungarian National Museum, National Museums of Kenya

Language: English

Topic: Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4413037784

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