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A taxonomic review of Attevidae (Lepidoptera: Yponomeutoidea) from China with descriptions of two new species and a revised identity of the Ailanthus webworm moth, Atteva fabriciella, from the Asian tropics.

Authors :
Jae-Cheon Sohn
Chun-Sheng Wu
Source :
Journal of Insect Science. 2013, Vol. 13, p1-16. 16p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article discusses the results of a study that examined the taxonomic identity of Atteva from China and the Ailanthus webworm moth, Atteva fabriciella from South and Southeast Asia. The four species of Atteva are described as well as the new species, Atteva wallengreni and Atteva yanguifella. A revision of the identity of Atteva fabriciella with a designation of neotype for Phalaena fabriciella is discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15362442
Volume :
13
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Insect Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
89372248
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1673/031.013.6601