›› 2002, Vol. 45 ›› Issue (6): 812-814.

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A taxonomic study of the genus Mimopydna Matsumura, 1924 in China(Lepidoptera: Notodontidae)

WU Chun-Sheng, FANG Cheng-Lai   

  • Online:2002-12-20 Published:2002-12-20

Abstract: This paper deals with 4 species of Mimopydna Matsumura, 1924 from China. M. cuspidata Wu et Fang is described as new to science. M. sikkima stueningi Schintlmeister is synnonymized with M. sikkima sikkima (Moore). The male and female genitalia are illustrated. A key to the Chinese species is provided.

Key words: Lepidoptera, Notodontidae, Mimopydna, new species, China