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Descriptions of two new species associated with Westermannia nobilis Draudt, 1950 (Lepidoptera, Nolidae, Westermanniinae) from China

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Two new species, Westermannia pseudonobilis Qin & Han, sp. nov. and W. simianshana Qin, Zhang & Han, sp. nov. , which closely resemble W. nobilis Draudt, 1950 in both external appearance and genital characteristics, are described from China. Comparative diagnoses for these three species are provided, along with colour plates of adults and genitalia. An identification key and a distribution map are also included.

Source: ZooKeys

DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1262.168662

Authors: Yue Qin, Chao Zhang, Huilin Han

Institution: Northeast Forestry 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: $754

Funder: National Natural Science Foundation of China