›› 2003, Vol. 46 ›› Issue (2): 222-227.

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A taxonomic study of the genus Micromelalopha Nagano in China(Lepidoptera: Notodontidae)

WU Chun-Sheng, FANG Cheng-Lai   

  • Online:2003-04-20 Published:2003-04-20

Abstract: This paper deals with the 10 species of the genus Micromelalopha Nagano, 1916 that are found in China, including two new species: M. variata Wu et Fang sp. Nov. and M. ralla Wu et Fang sp. Nov. M. flavomaculata Tshistjakov is treated as a subspecies of M. vicina Kiriakoff. M. haemorrhoidalis cinereibasis Kiriakoff is synonymized with M. haemorrhoidalis haemorrhoidalis Kiriakoff. The male and female genitalia of the new species are illustrated. A key to the Chinese species is provided.

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