First report of non-case making Antispila (Lepidoptera: Heliozelidae) with taxonomic notes of Hydrangea-feeding species from Japan

Hyeong Kyu Kim, Sadahisa Yagi, Toshiya Hirowatari

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Abstract

A new heliozelid moth, Antispila folimansiella Kim & Yagi sp. nov., is described in Japan. This species is characterized by feeding on Hydrangea petiolaris (Hydrangeaceae) and not making a case before pupation, which is an unusual habit in the “Shield Bearer Moths” (Heliozelidae). We compared the new species with other Hydrangea-feeding species by the shape of the genitalia, wing venation, and DNA (cytochrome c oxidase I barcode region). We also provide a redescription of A. hydrangifoliella with intraspecific variation of the wing venation and female genitalia.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)348-359
Number of pages12
JournalJournal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity
Volume16
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 1 2023

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
  • Ecology
  • Animal Science and Zoology
  • Plant Science
  • Insect Science

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