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An annotated catalogue of the two genera Liocrobyla and Spulerina of the family Gracillariidae (Lepidoptera) from Korea with new records

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: In this paper, two genera, Liocrobyla Meyrick and Spulerina Vári, of the family Gracillariidae, which have been poorly known from Korea, are discussed in Korea. Of them, two species Liocrobyla desmodiella Kuroko, 1982 and Spulerina corticicola Kumata, 1964 are recorded for the first time from Korea. In addition, we provide the catalogue of two genera in Korea. Description and illustration of adults and genitalia for the newly recorded species are provided.

Source: Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity

DOI: 10.1016/j.japb.2019.07.006

Authors: Da-Som Kim, Bong-Kyu Byun

Institution: Hannam University

Language: English

Topic: Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy

Subfield: Insect Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: National Research Foundation, Ministry of Education, National Research Foundation of Korea, Korea National Arboretum

Awards: G1999668618, G7182521848