The Trichopterygini (Lepidoptera, Geometridae) of Austral South America: description of new species from Chile

Collection: Pensoft Publishers

Keywords: Andean region · Topics: Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy, Biological Control of Invasive Species, Species Distribution and Climate Change

Four new species belonging to the genera Hoplosauris Butler, Butleriana Parra, Warrenaria Parra, and Fueguina Parra from south-central Chile are described. The species are H. morenoi Ramos-González & Parra, sp. n., B. phoenix Ramos-González & Parra, sp. n., W. onca Ramos-González & Parra, sp. n., and F. araucana Ramos-González & Parra, sp. n. The genus Aloba Warren is reassigned to tribe Trichopterygini and A. carolinae Ramos-González & Parra, sp. n. is described. Comparative diagnosis for all new species are provided, and illustrations of genitalia and the wing venation of the males for all new described species are given.

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