Introduction

Phycitinae is one of the richest and most difficult groups of Pyralidae. KEMAL & KOÇAK (2020a) was listed 324 taxa from Turkey, 3 of which are at the genus level. With the latest studies, 12 more species have been added to the Phycitinae fauna of Turkey. These added species are as follows: Elegia feminina Kemal, Kızıldag˘ & Koçak, 2020, E. saecula Kemal, Kızıldag˘ & Koçak, 2020 (KEMAL et al., 2020a); Pseudoinsalebria zerneka Kemal, Kızıldag˘ & Koçak, 2020, Ephestia fredi (Amsel, 1961) (KEMAL et al., 2020b); Cremnophila sedakovella (Eversmann, 1851) (KEMAL & KOÇAK, 2020b); Ancylosis aspilatella (Ragonot, 1887), A. igdirensis Akın, Gözüaçık, Seven & Türkog˘lu, 2021, Christophia bilineella (Ragonot, 1887), Myelois cinctipalpella Christoph, 1877, Prorophora curvibasella Ragonot, 1887, Pseudophycita deformella (Möschler, 1866) and Sciota campicolella (Erschoff, 1874) (AKIN et al., 2021).

The genus Ottomania is established by SLAMKA (2019) with type-species Pempelia sordida Staudinger, 1879. However, LERAUT (2020) recommend to Slamkania name because of homonym of Ottomania de Bruijn, Ünay, Saraç & Yılmaz, 2003 (Mammalia: Rododentia), and the genus Slamkania includes S. afghanica (Slamka, 2019), S. pseudosordida (Slamka, 2019) and S. sordida (Staudinger, 1879). Among these species the S. sordida, the type locality is Turkey, presently distributed from Turkey, Armenia, Iraq and Afghanistan in the world (SLAMKA, 2019). In addition, SLAMKA (2019) stated that the spread of the species sordida in Iran is doubtful and it may be S. pseudosordida. Also, S. sordida is known from Ankara (SLAMKA, 2019), Amasya, Bitlis, Kahramanmarar and Mardin provinces in Turkey (KEMAL & KOÇAK, 2020a) (Figs 2-7). The species S. pseudosordida has been known from Israel, Cyprus and Iraq so far (SLAMKA, 2019).

This study aims to verify the presence of S. pseudosordida (Slamka, 2019) in Turkey. In addition, due to location of Ceylanpınar district, the presence of the species in Syria can be mentioned.

Materials and Methods

The materials were collected from Ceylanpınar (Ranlıurfa Prov.) district using a 160 W mercury vapor lamp hang downed on a white sheet and a generator as energy source. The area where the study was carried out generally includes cultivated agricultural areas and pistachio gardens (Fig. 1). While preparing the male genital, ROBINSON’s study (1976) was followed in general terms.

Results

Slamkania pseudosordida (Slamka, 2019) (Figs (8-11)

Ottomania pseudosordida Slamka, 2019 nec de Bruijn, Ünay, Saraç & Yılmaz, 2003, homonymy

Material examined: Turkey, Ranlıurfa Prov., Ceylanpınar, T. IGEM-Akrepli management, 2 ♂♂, 29-VIII-2008, leg. K. Akın.

The specimens mentioned in this study were previously identified as Faveria sordida (Staudinger, 1879) by AKIN (2016). SLAMKA (2019) also stated that S. sordida and S. pseudosordida can be confused. However, after study of SLAMKA (2019), it is understood that these specimens are S. pseudosordida. In this case, the distribution of S. pseudosordida in Turkey becomes clear with this study and it is a new record for the Turkish fauna. In addition to the distribution of the species in the world, the fact that it is detected in Ceylanpınar district, located on the Syrian border in Turkey (See fig. 1), suggests that this species may be a new record in the Syrian fauna as well as in Turkey. Furthermore, with this study, the number of Phycitinae species in Turkey has reached 334.

For now, the distribution of S. pseudosordida in Turkey is seen as the Southeast of the country. The extent of the spread of the species in Turkey will be clarified with future field studies.

Fig. 1.–
The collection locality of Slamkania pseudosordida specimens (Red pin) (GOOGLE EARTH PRO, 2021).

Figs 2-7.–
Slamkania sordida (Staudinger, 1879) 2. Adult (male). 3-5. Male genitalia (G.P. 227). 3. Aedeagus. 4. Genitalia armature. 5. Coremata. 6. Adult (female). 7. Female genitalia (G.P. 195).

Figs 8-11.–
Slamkania pseudosordida (Slamka, 2019). 8. Adult. 9-11. Male genitalia (G.P. 254). 9. Aedeagus. 10. Genitalia armature. 11. Coremata.

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