Introduction

The Hayk Mirzayans Insect Museum (HMIM) holds the most important collection of the Iranian Lepidoptera. This museum which is the largest insect museum in Iran, founded in 1945 and located within the Insect Taxonomy Research Department (ITRD) of the Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection (IRIPP), Tehran. The HMIM contains almost four million insect specimens, including 20000 local species, hundreds of Holotypes and Paratypes, and a representative collection of exotic insects. However, the vast majority of types with Iranian localities have been deposited in several museums in foreign countries.

Prior to the current study, little was known about type material in the Lepidoptera collection of HMIM, i.e. three short reports published by ZAHIRI (2007a, b, c) in an informal newsletter listing the name of 22 species and 20 subspecies totally, including the loan specimens of seven species. Here, the first detailed type catalogue dealing with moth and butterfly families deposited in the HMIM is presented.

Materials and Methods

A list of the species for which type material is deposited in the HMIM together with their original label data is presented. The catalogue is arranged alphabetically by epithet names within the related family. For each species, abbreviated references to the original description as well as the label data are provided. The data of types are quoted verbatim and exactly as given on each label, except for the dates wich are changed according to the journal instruction. Some remarks or comments on the type material are given when necessary and where appropriate. When the specimens are from two different provinces, they are separated from each other by “;”. The abbreviated and complete names of the legators are listed in Table I

List of types

Superfamily Nepticuloidea Stainton, 1854 -Family Nepticulidae Stainton, 1854

abaiellaKlimesch, 1979; Stigmella [Nepticulinae]

Stigmella abaiella Klimesch, 1979; Z. ArbGem. Österr. Entomol.,31(1/2): 21.

Paratypes: 1 1, 1 0, Teheran, 20-IX-1978, Pirus communis, leg. Abai.

Remark: “Teheran” is an erroneous spelling of Tehra¯n and P. communis is a hostplant for S. abaiella.

Superfamily Gracillarioidea Stainton, 1854- Family Gracillariidae Stainton, 1854

iranicaDeschka, 1979; Phyllonorycter [Gracillariinae]

Phyllonorycter iranica Deschka, 1979; Z. ArbGem. Österr. Entomol., 31(1/2): 13.

Paratype: 1 1, Mesh-Gol, 28-VI-1977, Shahrokhi.

Remark: “Mesh-Gol” indicates Mashhad, Golmaka¯n which are located in Khora¯sa¯n-e Razavi Province.

Superfamily Pterophoroidea Zeller, 1841- Family Pterophoridae Zeller, 1841

golestanicaAlipanah & Ustjuzhanin, 2005; Calyciphora [Pterophorinae]

Calyciphora golestanica Alipanah & Ustjuzhanin, 2005; Entomol. Fennica, 16: 10.

Holotype: 1, Maz.- Golestan F., Almeh, 1650 m., 17-25-V-1988, Paz.; Paratypes: 2 11, 1 0, Golesta¯n, Golesta¯n National Pa¯rk (Golesta¯n Prov.), Sulgerd, 1150 m., 7-V-1999, Mogh./Manz./Bara¯ri leg.

Remark: “Maz.” and “F.” indicate Ma¯zandara¯n Province and forest, respectively, and A¯ lmeh is currently considered as a rural district in Golesta¯n National Park, Golesta¯n Province.

iranicaAlipanah & Ustjuzhanin, 2006; Agdistis [Agdistinae]

Agdistis iranica Alipanah & Ustjuzhanin, 2006; Nota lepid.,29(3/4): 5.

Holotype: 1, Esfehan, 8 km. N. E. of Anarak, N 33º 22’ 43.5” E 53º 43’ 13.5”, 1560 m., alt. mountains, semi sloppe, 31-V-2005, M. Fibiger/Zahiri; Allotype: 1 0, same data as the Holotype; Paratypes: 3 11, 1 0, same data as the Holotype.

Remark: “Esfehan” is an erroneous spelling of Esfaha¯n.

Superfamily Tortricoidea Latreille, 1803 - Family Tortricidae Latreille, 1803

kandovanaAlipanah, 2009; Aethes [Tortricinae]

Aethes kandovana Alipanah, 2009; Zootaxa,2245: 22.

Holotype: 1, Mazandaran, N. Kandovan, Khakak, 2660 m., 9-VII-1977, Pazuki, Mortazaviha; Paratype: 1 1 (without abdomen), same data as the Holotype.

tritofaAlipanah & Baixeras, 2011; Hedya [Olethreutinae]

Hedya tritofa Alipanah & Baixeras, 2011; Zootaxa, 2879: 34.

Holotype: 1, Iran- Gilan, Siahkal- Deylaman Rd., Tootki vill., N 37º 3’ 37.74”, E 49º 50’ 56.41”, 464 m., 22-VII-2010, Alipanah leg.; Paratypes: 1 1, Mazandaran, Ramsar- Javaherdeh Rd. (km. 6), N 36º 54’ 29.3”, E 50º 35’ 13.2”, 554 m., 23-VII-2007, Alipanah, Zahiri leg. (L.T.), 4 11, Mazandaran, Ramsar, Eshkatechal, 1200 m., 28-V-2003, Gilasian, Nematian leg., 1 0, Mazandaran, Behshahr, Jangal Duk, 840 m., 23-VI-1977, Pazuki, Mortazaviha; 1 1, Guilan: Pahlavi, Pounel, 250 m., 30 km. S. of Assalem, 12-VIII-1974- Mirz./Ilkh., 2 11, 3 00, Iran- Gilan, Siahkal- Deylaman Rd., Tootki vill., N 37º 3’ 37.74”, E 49º 50’ 56.41”, 464 m., 22-VII-2010, Alipanah leg.; 2 11, Iran- Golestan, Golestan National Park, Tang-e Gol, N 37º 22’ 14.7”, E 55º 56’ 00.0”, 718 m., 30-IX-2009, Alipanah, Buszko leg.

Remark: “Jangal” means forest.

Superfamily Pyraloidea Latreille, 1809 - Family Pyralidae Latreille, 1809

iranellaAlipanah & Asselbergs, 2014; Gymnancyla [Phycitinae]

Gymnancyla iranella Alipanah & Asselbergs, 2014; Zootaxa, 3794(2): 280.

Holotype: 1, Iran, Yazd, Abarkuh, N 31º 8’, E 53º 17’, 1500 m., 25-VI-2010, Shams-Zadeh leg.; Paratypes: 8 11, 9 00, Iran, Yazd, Abarkuh, same coordinates as the Holotype, 1500 m., 25-VI- 2010, Shams-Zadeh leg.; 6 11, 3 00, Iran, Yazd, Abarkuh, 1500 m., same coordinates as Holotype, 1-VIII-2010, Shams-Zadeh leg.

Superfamily Sesioidea Boisduval, 1828 -Family Sesiidae Boisduval, 1828

atypicumKallies & Sˇpatenka, 2003; Pyropteron [Sesiinae]

Pyropteron atypicum Kallies & Sˇpatenka, 2003; Linn. Belg., 19(2): 90.

Paratype: 1 1, Iran, Prov. Fars, Shiraz W, Dasht-e-Arzhan via Serra Tshenk, 2050 m., 6-VI- 1997, [34/97], A. Hofmann & P. Kautt.

Remark: “Serra Tshenk” refers to Serah-e Shenk, a local name of a place near Dasht-e Arzhan.

molletiKallies & Sˇpatenka, 2003; Bembecia [Sesiinae]

Bembecia molleti Kallies & Sˇpatenka, 2003; Linn. Belg., 19(2): 89.

Paratypes: 1 1, Iran, Prov. Mazandaran, Shah Kuh (Est), versant nord, 2800-3000 m., N 36º 32’-E 54º 26’, 15-17-VII-1998, Ph. B. Mollet leg.; 1 1, Iran, Tehran N, Elburs C, Dizin, 3200-3800 m., 30-VII-1999, leg. Andree Salk, Berlin.

Remark: Dizin presently belongs to Alborz Province.

Superfamily Zygaenoidea Latreille, 1809 - Family Zygaenidae Latreille, 1809

bakhtiyari Hofmann & Tremewan, 2005; Zygaena [Zygaeninae]

Zygaena bakhtiyari Hofmann & Tremewan, 2005; Linn. Belg., 201: 15.

Paratypes: 1 1, 1 0, Iran, Chaharmahal-va-Bakhtiyari, Zarde-Kuh-reg. Samsami vic., Gardaneh- ye Cheri, 28-3100 m., [3/03], 9-VII-2003, A. Hofmann & J. U. Meineke leg.

Remark: Zarde-Kuh is an erroneous spelling of Zardkuh.

cambysea kamarana Hofmann & Tremewan, 2005; Zygaena [Zygaeninae]

Zygaena cambysea kamarana Hofmann & Tremewan, 2005; Linn. Belg., 201: 15.

Paratypes: 3 11, 2 00, Iran, Esfahan, Fereydun Shahr S, Kamaran vic., Kuh-e Ferdon, 26 -3000 m., 16-VI-2002 [28/02], A. Kallies, A. Hofmann, J. U. Meineke leg.

haberhaueri demangei Hofmann, 2005; Zygaena[Zygaeninae]

Zygaena haberhaueri demangei Hofmann, 2005; Bonn. Zool. Beitr., 53(1/2): 86.

Paratypes: 2 11, Iran, Prov. Zanjan, Zanjan-Gilvan, Gargovol Dag 1. Paß. ca. 1 km. N des Passes, 2400-2500 m., 26-VI-2001, A. Hofmann, J. U. Meineke leg.

Remark: “Gargovol Dag” is an erroneous spelling of Ghargha¯vol Da¯gh.

hindukuschi cishindukuschi Naumann, 1974; Zygaena [Zygaeninae]

Zygaena hindukuschi cishindukuschi Naumann, 1974; Ent. Z. Frankf. a. M., 84: 34.

Paratypes: 3 11, E-Afghanistan, Dar. -e -Pandjshir vic. Dar. -e -Shawa, Ahangaran, 3600 m., 28-VII-[19]72, Nr. 1549, leg. Pardes.

kermana Alberti, 1967; Procris .Zygaenoprocris) [Procridinae]

Procris (Zygaenoprocris) Alberti, 1967; Mitt. Münch. Ent. Ges., 57: 99.

Paratype: 1 1, Debakri, 13-VI-1967, Mirz. Paz. [“Provins Kermana, B. Alberti” in Alberti’s handwriting].

Remak: “Debakri” is an erroneous spelling of Dehbakri and “Provins Kermana” refers to Kerma¯n Province.

Comment: This species recently treated as a subspecies of Zygaenoprocris .Molletia. duskei (Grum-Grshimailo, 1902) [=Zygaenoprocris .Molletia. duskei kermana (Alberti, 1967)] (EFETOV & TARMANN, 2012).

nocturna meinekei Hofmann & Tremewan, 2003; Zygaena [Zygaeninae]

Zygaena nocturna meinekei Hofmann & Tremewan, 2003; Linn. Belg., 19(1): 13.

Paratypes: 1 1, 1 0, Iran, F1, Fars, e. o., e. l., Eqlid W via Gard. Timur Gun, e.p.: 18-IV - 25-V- 2002, A. Hofmann cult.

Remark: “Gard.” is an abbreviated name of Gardaneh, which means mountain pass.

nocturna nocturna Ebert, 1974; Zygaena[Zygaeninae]

Zygaena nocturna nocturna Ebert, 1974; Beitr. Naturk. Forsch. SüdwDtl.,33: 164.

Paratype: 1 1, Fars, 50 km. NW Ardekan, Tange- Surkh, 2250 m., 16-VI-1972, Ebert/Pazouki

leg.

Remark: “Ardekan” is presently known as Sepidan and “Tange-Surkh” is an erroneous spelling

of Tang-e Sorkh.

rubricollis nasukmiri Naumann, 1974; Zygaena[Zygaeninae]

Zygaena rubricollis nasukmiri Naumann, 1974; Ent. Z. Frankf. a. M., 84: 34.

Paratypes: 1 1, 1 0, E- Afghanistan, Dar. -e Pandjshir, vic. Astanah (Narma), 3000 m., 26-VI- 1972, leg. Pardes, Coll. C. Naumann, -Nr. 1525.

seitzi tenhageni Hofmann & Tremewan, 2003; Zygaena [Zygaeninae]

Zygaena seitzi tenhageni Hofmann & Tremewan, 2003: Linn. Belg., 19(1): 16.

Paratypes: 1 1, 1 0, Iran, Prov. Esfahan, Semirom vic., Kuh-e Behrouz, 2650-2900 m., 16-18- VI-2001, A. Hofmann, and J. U. Meineke leg.

tamara kendevanica Tremewan, 1977; Zygaena [Zygaeninae]

Zygaena tamara kendevanica Tremewan, 1977; Entomologist’s Gaz., 28: 225.

Paratypes: 1 1, Iran, Elburs mts. Prov. Teheran, 5 km. S Kendevan- Tunnel, 2400-2600 m., 22- VII-1976, leg. Naum., Nr. 1689 (C. Naumann), 1 0, Iran, Elburs mts. Prov. Teheran, 5 km. S Kendevan- Tunnel, 2400-2600 m., 23-VII-1976, leg. Naum., Nr. 1691 (C. Naumann).

Remark: “Teheran” and “Kendevan” are erroneous spellings of Tehra¯ n and Kandova¯ n, respectively and the latter area presently belongs to Alborz Province.

Superfamily Papilionoidea Latreille, 1802 - Family Lycaenidae Leach, 1815

actis artvinensis (Carbonell, 1997); Polyommatus.Agrodiaetus) [Polyommatinae]

Polyommatus .Agrodiaetus. artvinensis Carbonell, 1997; Linn. Belg., 16(4): 140.

Paratype: 1 1, Türkei, Erzurum Tortum, Haho-Kilesi, 23-VII-1997, 1250 m., leg. W. ten Hagen.

Comment: It has originally been described as Polyommatus .Agrodiaetus. actis artvinensis, but later raised to the species level (OLIVIER et al., 2000).

afshar tendurehensis Carbonell & Naderi, 2002; Plebejus .Plebejidea) [Polyommatinae]

Plebejus .Plebejidea. afshar tendurehensis Carbonell & Naderi, 2002; Bull. Soc. entomol. Fr., 107(4): 370

Holotype: 1, Iran, “Tandureh National Park”, 1800-1950 m., prov. Khoràsàn, 18-VI-2000 (Naderi leg.).

Remark: The Holotype was without a collecting data label and the mentioned information is based on the original description. Also, there was a small hand written label: “118e”.

antidolus aereus Eckweiler, 1998; Polyommatus[Polyommatinae]

Polyommatus .Agrodiaetus. antidolus aereus Eckweiler, 1998; Nachr. Ent. Ver. Apollo, N. F., 19(3/4): 220

Paratypes: 2 11, Iran, Azarbayjan-e-Gharbi, 10 km. E Takht-e-Soleyman, 2300 m., 24-25-VII- 1998, leg. Eckweiler. 548.

arasbaraniCarbonell & Naderi, 2000; Polyommatus [Polyommatinae]

Agrodiaetus arasbarani Carbonell & Naderi, 2000; Linn. Belg., 17(5): 218.

Holotype: 1, Arasbaran, 1600-2200 m., Prov. d’Azarba¯yeja¯n-e-Sharghi, Iran, 7-23-VII-1997, (Naderi leg.); Allotype: 1 0, same data as the Holotype; Paratypes: 2 11, same data as the Holotype.

Remark: The type series were without collecting data labels and the above-mentioned informations are based on the original description of the species.

ardschira luna Eckweiler, 2002; Polyommatus.Agrodiaetus) [Polyommatinae]

Polyommatus .Agrodiaetus. ardschira luna Eckweiler, 2002; Nachr. Ent. Ver. Apollo, N. F., 23(1/2): 77. Paratypes: 2 11, 1 0, Iran, Zanjan, 50 km. SW Zanjan, 2200-2300 m., 11-VII-1999, leg. Eckweiler. 603

biruniiEckweiler & ten Hagen, 1998; Polymmatus .Agrodiaetus) [Polyommatinae]

Polymmatus .Agrodiaetus. posthmus birunii Eckweiler & ten Hagen, 1998; Nachr. Ent. Ver. Apollo, N. F., 19(2): 116.

Paratypes: 2 11, Iran, Tehran, Elburs-Geb., 15 km. E Firuzkuh (Paß), 2300-2400 m., 18-VII- 1997, leg. W. ten Hagen.

callaghaniCarbonell & Naderi, 2007; Plebejus [Polyommatinae]

Plebejus callaghani Carbonell & Naderi, 2007; Bull. Soc. entomol. Fr., 112(1): 130.

Holotype: 1, Iran, 2400 m., Alamut rd Qazvin, Qazvin Ostan, 1-VI-2006, leg. Callaghan. Remark: “Ostan” means Province.

ciloicus alamuticus Naderi & ten Hagen, 2006; Polyommatus [Polyommatinae]

Polyommatus ciloicus alamuticus Naderi & ten Hagen, 2006; Nachr. Ent. Ver. Apollo, N. F., 27(3): 171.

Holotype: 1, Iran, Qazvin prov., N. Qazvin, 2000 m., 23-V-2005, leg. A. R. Naderi.

Remark: The Holotype was without a collecting data label and the mentioned information is based on the original description. Also, there were two additional labels under the label of Holotype: “Pictured by NADERI & TEN HAGEN, 2006, Nachr. Ent. Ver. Apollo, N. F. 27(3): 171-175. “Fig. 1; and No. 197”.

dariusEckweiler & ten Hagen, 1998; Polymmatus .Agrodiaetus) [Polyommatinae]

Polymmatus (Agrodiaetus) darius Eckweiler & ten Hagen, 1998; Nachr. Ent. Ver. Apollo, N. F., 19(2): 110

Paratypes: 2 11, Iran, Tehran, Elburs, Demavend, Polur, 2400 m., 18-VII-1997, leg. W. ten Hagen.

Remark: “Demavend” is an erroneous spelling of Dama¯vand.

demavendi lorestanus Eckweiler, 1997; Polyommatus .Agrodiaetus) [Polyommatinae] Polyommatus .Agrodiaetus. demavendi lorestanus Eckweiler, 1997; Nachr. Ent. Ver. Apollo, Frankfurt, Suppl., 16: 8.

Paratype: 1 1, Iran/Lorestan, Dorud/Saravand, 2000-2300 m., 2-5-VIII-1979, leg. Eckweiler.

hazeriKarbalaye & Harandi, 2007; Glaucopsyche [Polyommatinae]

Glaucopsyche hazeri Karbalaye & Harandi, 2007; Atalanta, 38(1/2): 177.

Allotype: 0, 280 km. N W Kerman (Dehaj), 10 km. W Dehaj, Medvar Mountain, 4-VI-2006, leg. Karbalaye; Paratypes: 2 11, same data as the Allotype.

Remark: The type specimens had no Allotype and Paratype labels. According to the original description (KARBALAYE & HARANDI, 2007), the Holotype was deposited in PPDRI (previous name of IRIPP). After comparing the material deposited in IRIPP with the figures presented in the original description, it was clear that the three specimens deposited in IRIPP included an Allotype and two Paratypes (male specimens) with the same collecting data as the original description. Therefore, the Holotype has not been deposited.

This is worth mentioning that the three specimens deposited in IRIPP had labels in Persian and the above mentioned collecting data was based on the original description.

kermaniDumont, 2004; Iolana [Polyommatinae]

Iolana kermani Dumont, 2004; Linn. Belg., 19(8): 345.

Paratypes: 1 1, Iran, Kerman, Jiroft, NW. Gardaneh Sarbishan, Shingara vic., 2700-2900 m., 3- 4-VI-2002, J. U. Meineke, A. Hofmann, A. Kallies et al. leg., 1 1, Iran, Kerman, Jiroft, NW Gardaneh Sarbishan, Shingara, 2700-2900 m., 23-V-2004, A. Hofmann, J. U. Meineke, H. Rajaiy, W. G. Tremewan Leg.

Remark: An additional hand-written label was under the type label: “D. Dumont det., Iolana kermani 1, Dumont 04, Paratype”.

mofidii sorkhensis Eckweiler, 2003; Polyommatus.Agrodiaetus) [Polyommatinae]

Polyommatus .Agrodiaetus. mofidii sorkhensis Eckweiler, 2003a; Nachr. Ent. Ver. Apollo, N. F., 24(1/2): 52

Paratype: 1 1, Iran, Khorasan 45 km. S. Fariman, Kallehmenar, 2300-2400 m., 15-17-VII-1998, leg. Eckweiler. 532.

morgianus badgiri ten Hagen & Schurian, 2001; Plebejus .Vacciniina) [Polyommatinae]

Plebejus .Vacciniina. morgianus badgiri ten Hagen & Schurian, 2001; Nachr. Ent. Ver. Apollo, N. F., 21(4): 193

Paratypes: 1 0, Iran, Yazd, Shir Kuh, S Deh Bala, 3000-3300 m., 16-VII-1999, leg. W. ten Hagen, 1 1, Iran, Yazd, Shir Kuh, S Deh Bala, 2700-3450 m., 4-5-VII-2000, leg. ten Hagen.

phoenicurus athamantides Eckweiler & ten Hagen, 2001; Lycaena [Lycaeninae]

Lycaena (Phoenicurusia) phoenicurus athamantides Eckweiler & ten Hagen, 2001; Nachr. Ent. Ver. Apollo, N. F., 22(2): 49.

Paratypes: 2 11, Iran, Yazd, Shir Kuh, Sanich, 30 km. SW Taft, 2800-3000 m., 7-8-VII-1998, leg. Eckweiler. 516, 1 0, Iran, Yazd, Shir Kuh, S Deh Bala, 2700-3450 m., 4-5-VII-2000, leg. ten Hagen.

sartha hofmanni ten Hagen, 2006.Hyrcanana [Lycaeninae]

Hyrcanana sartha hofmanni ten Hagen, 2006; Nachr. Ent. Ver. Apollo, N. F., 27(3): 109.

Paratype: 1 1, Iran, Esfahan, Kuh-e Karkas, N vic. Tarq-e Rud, 2500 m., 26-V-2005, leg. W. ten Hagen.

sephidarensisKarbalaye, 2008; Polymmatus .Agrodiaetus) [Polyommatinae]

Polyommatus sephidarensis Karbalaye, 2008; Atalanta, 39(1-4): 311.

Allotype: 1 0, Kuh-e Sepidar, 7-IV-1997, 3100 m.; Paratype: 1 1, same data as the Allotype but without elevation.

Remark: Based on the original description, the Holotype was deposited in PPDRI (previous name of IRIPP). However, both male and female specimens deposited in IRIPP had a red label showing the name of the species but without indicating their being type material. After comparing the material deposited in IRIPP with the figures presented in the original description, it was revealed that the Allotype and one Paratype have been deposited in IRIPP (as stated in the original description) but the Holotype has not been deposited. The two specimens deposited in IRIPP had labels in Persian and the above collecting data was based on the original description.

Comment: This species has recently been considered as a subspecies of Polyommatus.Agro- diaetus. musa Koçak & Hosseinpour, 1996 (TSHIKOLOVETS et al., 2014).

shirkuhensisten Hagen & Eckweiler, 2001; Polyommatus .Agrodiaetus) [Polyommatinae] Polyommatus .Agrodiaetus. shirkuhensis ten Hagen & Eckweiler, 2001; Nachr. Ent. Ver. Apollo, N. F., 22(2): 53.

Paratype: 1 1, Iran, Yazd, Shir Kuh, Sanich, 30 km. SW Taft, 2800-3000 m., 7-8-VII-1998, leg. Eckweiler. 516

sigbertiOlivier, van der Poorten, Puplesiene & de Prins, 2000;Polyommatus [Polyommatinae]

Polyommatus sigberti Olivier, van der Poorten, Puplesiene & de Prins, 2000; Phegea, 28(2): 67.

Paratype: 1 1, Türkei/Nig˘de, Çamardi/Ala Dag˘, 2100-2500 m., 3-5-VIII-[19]83, leg. Eckweiler.

staudingeri ardakanus ten Hagen, 2008; Cupido [Polyommatinae]

Cupido staudingeri ardakanus ten Hagen, 2008; Nachr. Ent. Ver. Apollo, N. F., 28(3/4): 165.

Paratypes: 1 0, Iran, Fars, Barm-i Firuz, N Ardakan, 2700-2900 m., 29-30-V-2004, leg. W. ten Hagen; 1 1, Iran, Boyer- Ahmad-o Kohgiluye, Kuh-e Dinar, Paß E Sisakht (Westseite), 2700 m., 20- 21-V-2005, leg. W. ten Hagen.

Remark: “Ardakan” is presently known as Sepida¯n and “Boyer-Ahmad-o Kohgiluye“ indicates Kohgiluyeh va Boyerahmad Province.

staudingeri osirisimile ten Hagen, 2008; Cupido[Polyommatinae]

Cupido staudingeri osirisimile ten Hagen, 2008; Nachr. Ent. Ver. Apollo, N. F., 28(3/4): 168.

Paratype: 1 1, Iran, Zanjan, NE Takab, 15 km. E Takht-e Suleyman, (Paßhöhe), 2400 m., 10- VI-2003, leg. ten Hagen.

tenhageniSchurian & Eckweiler, 1999; Polyommatus .Agrodiaetus) [Polyommatinae]

Polyommatus .Agrodiaetus. tenhageni Schurian & Eckweiler, 1999; Nachr. Ent. Ver. Apollo, N. F., 20(2): 120.

Paratypes: 1 1, Iran, Khorasan, Küh-e Sorkh, 25 km. N Torbat-e-Heydariyeh, 1700-1800 m., 13-17-VII-1999, leg. Eckweiler; 1 1, Khorasan, Torbat-e- Heydariyeh, Küh-e Sorkh, Paß S Robat Sang, 1800 m., 29-30-VII-1998, leg. W. ten Hagen.

Remark: Küh-e Sorh is an erroneous spelling of Küh-e Sorkh.

urmiaensisSchurian & ten Hagen, 2003; Polymmatus .Agrodiaetus) [Polyommatinae]

Polymmatus .Agrodiaetus. urmiaensis Schurian & ten Hagen, 2003; Nachr. Ent. Ver. Apollo, N. F., 24(1/2): 1.

Paratype: 1 0, Iran, Azarbaygan-e Gharbi, 62 km. N Orumiyeh, Salmas, 1700-1800 m., 11-VII- 1999, leg. W. ten Hagen.

Comment: This species might be a synonym of Polyommatus .Agrodiaetus. belovi but needs further revision (W. ten Hagen, pers. com., 2014).

Family Nymphalidae Rafinesque, 1815

briseis falkneriGross & Ebert, 1975; Chazara [Satyrinae]

Satyrus .Chazara. briseis falkneri Gross & Ebert, 1975; J. Ent. Soc. Iran, Suppl., .: 22.

Paratypes: 1 0, Teheran, 10-VI-[19]66, M-z., 1 0, Evin, 3-VII-1967, 1 0, Evine, 8-VII-1967, 1

0, Evine, 18-VII-1967, 1 1, Evine, 25-VI-1967, Zairi, 1 0, Evin, 20-VI-68, Keshtkar, 1 0, Evin, 25- VI-1969, Mirz., (one specimen without abdomen), 23-VI-1970, Kav., 1 1, Evin, 4-VII-1971, L.T., 1 0, Evin, 7-VII-1971, L.T., 1 1, Tehran, Evin, 1600 m., 22-VI-1972, light-trap, 3 11, 28-IX-[19]70,

Kav., Ghazi., 2 11, 30-IX-[19]70, Kav., Ghazi., 1 1, Teheran, 10-VI-[19]66, Abai, 1 0, Tehran, Karadj, Arangueh (Alborz Prov.), 1550 m., 15-VI-1972, Mirz./Abai./Kav. Ghaz. leg.

Remark: Teheran, Evine, Karadj and Arangueh refer to Tehra¯n, Evin, Karaj and Arangeh, respectively. Presently Karaj is the capital of Alborz Province.

Comment: This subspecies was synonymized with Chazara briseis meridionalis (Staudinger, 1886) (HESSELBARTH et al., 1995).

cadusia mansura Skala, 2003; Hyponephele[Satyrinae]

Hyponephele cadusia mansura Skala, 2003; Linn. Belg., 19(1): 45.

Paratype: 1 1, Iran, Kerman, Kuh-e-Segoch, ca. 20 km. E Mahan (Paß) 2600 m., 1-4-VII-1997, leg. W. ten Hagen.

Remark: “Segoch” is an erroneous spelling of Sekonj in Kerma¯n Province.

cinxia kasyi Gross & Ebert, 1975; Melitaea [Nymphalinae]

Melitaea cinxia kasyi Gross & Ebert, 1975; J. Ent. Soc. Iran, Suppl., .: 43.

Paratype: 1 0, 50 km. NW Ardekan, Tange-Surkh, 2250 m., 16-VI-1972, Ebert/Pazouki leg.

Remark: “Ardekan” is presently known as Sepida¯n and “Tange-Surkh” is an erroneous spelling of Tang-e Sorkh.

Comment: This subspecies has been synonymized with Melitaea cinxia cinxia (Linnaeus, 1758) (HESSELBARTH et al., 1995).

geyeri savalanica Gross & Ebert, 1975; Pseudochazara [Satyrinae]

Satyrus (Pseudochazara) geyeri savalanicus Gross & Ebert, 1975;J. Ent. Soc. Iran, Suppl., .: 21.

Paratypes: 1 1, 1 0, Sabalan, 31-VII-1968, Abai- Modj.

mirzaEbert, 1971; Euapatura [Apaturinae]

Euapatura mirza Ebert, 1971; Beitr. Naturk. Forsch. SüdwDtl., 30: 66.

Allotype: 1 0, Iran, Rijab, 10-VI-[19]68, Dez. Ira.; Paratype: 1 1, Escandar, 22-VI-1968, Dez. Remark: The Allotype had an additional hand-written label: “Prep. Nr. R 101 0”. “Escandar”,

also known as “Sara¯b-e Eskandar”, is a place near Rija¯b in Krema¯nsha¯h Province.

niobe demavendis Gross & Ebert, 1975; Argynnis .Fabriciana) [Heliconiinae]

Argynnis .Fabriciana. niobe demavendis Gross & Ebert, 1975; J. Ent. Soc. Iran, Suppl., .: 31.

Paratypes: 1 1, Tchalous, Valiabad, VII-1967, Moayeri, 1 1, Valiabad, VII-[19]67, Chalos,

Moayeri, 1 1, Tchalus, 17-VII-[19]67, Moayeri, 1 1, Tchalus, Valiabad, VII-[19]67, Moayeri; 1 1, 1

0, Mygon, 29-II-[19]68, Aba, Mos., 2 11, Damavand, 9-VI-1949, Esch.

Remark: “Tchalous”, “Tchalus” and “Chalos” refer to Cha¯lus in Alborz Province and “Mygon” is an erroneous spelling of Meygun in Tehra¯n Province.

niobe khusestana Gross & Ebert, 1975; Argynnis .Fabriciana) [Heliconiinae]

Argynnis .Fabriciana. niobe khuzestana Gross & Ebert, 1975; J. Ent. Soc. Iran, Suppl., .: 33.

Paratypes: 1 1, 1 0, Khouzestan, Yassoudj, Sisakht, 2250 m., 13-VI-1972, Ebert/Pazouki leg., 1

1, Khouzestan, Sisakht, 2250 m., 15-18-VI-1975, Ebert/Falkner.

Remark: Yassoudj refers to Ya¯ suj. Presently Ya¯ suj and Sisakht belong to Kohgiluyeh va Boyerahmad Province.

paphia masandaranensis Gross & Ebert, 1975; Argynnis .Argynnis) [Heliconiinae]

Argynnis (Argynnis) paphia masandaranensis Gross & Ebert, 1975; J. Ent. Soc. Iran, Suppl., .: 30.

Paratypes: 2 11, 2 00, Iran, Assalem., 11-VIII-1970, Naim., 1 0, Guilan, Assalem., Schondol, 950 m., 9-VIII-1974, leg. Mirz. / F.B.; 1 1, Pahlavi 18-VI-[19]65, H. Mirzayans leg.; 1 0, Mazandaran, 17-VIII-[19]66, Abaei; 1 0, Iran, Kalardascht, 18-VIII-1969, Zairi.

Remark: Assalem., Schondol and Kalardascht refer to Asa¯lem., Shondol and Kela¯rdasht, and Pahlavi is presently known as Anzali.

parisatis ismail Gross & Ebert, 1975; Hipparchia [Satyrinae]

Satyrus .Hipparchia. parisatis ismail Gross & Ebert, 1975; J. Ent. Soc. Iran, Suppl., .: 16.

Paratypes: 1 1, Evin, Tehran, VIII-[19]63, Mirzayans, 1 0, Evin, 24-VII-1967, 1 0, Evin, Inst., VIII-[19]63, Mirz., 1 1, Shemshak, 25-VII-[19]72, Abai.

Remarks: Inst. refers to Institute i.e., Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection. Comment: This subspecies was synonymized with Hipparchia parisatis parisatis (Kollar, [1894] by HESSELBARTH et al. (1995)

persephone pseudohanifaGross & Ebert, 1975; Chazara [Satyrinae]

Chazara persephone pseudohanifa Gross & Ebert, 1975; J. Ent. Soc. Iran, Suppl., .: 23.

Paratypes: 3 00, Iran, Farashband, 4-VI-1968, Mirz., 1 0, Fars-Darab, Karsia, 1150 m., 28- V-1973, Hasch/Zairi.

phoebe abbas Gross & Ebert, 1975; Melitaea [Nymphalinae]

Melitaea phoebe abbas Gross & Ebert, 1975; J. Ent. Soc. Iran, Suppl., .: 44.

Paratypes: 1 1 , 1 0 , 50 km. NW Ardekan, Tange- Surkh, 2250 m., 16 - VI- 1972 , Ebert/Pazouki leg.

Remark: “Ardekan” is presently known as Sepida¯ n and “Tange-Surkh” is an erroneous spelling of Tang-e Sorkh.

Comment: This species was considered as a synonym of Melitaea punica telona Fruhstorfer, 1908 by HESSELBARTH et al. (1995).

reducta mirzayani Gross & Ebert, 1975; Limenitis [Limenitidinae]

Limenitis reducta mirzayani Gross & Ebert, 1975; J. Ent. Soc. Iran, Suppl., .: 28.

Paratypes: 2 11, 1 0, Fars, 50 km. NW Ardekan, Tange-Surkh, 2250 m., 16-VI-1972,

Pazouki leg.; 1 1, Khuzestan, Yassoudj, Sisakht, 2250 m., 13-VI-1972, Pazouki leg., 3 11, 1 0, Khuzestan, Sisakht, Tange-Sorkh, 12-15-VI-1975, Ebert/Falkner.

Remark: “Ardekan” is presently known as Sepida¯ n and “Tange-Surkh” and Yassoudj refer to Tang-e Sorkh and Ya¯suj, respectively. Presently Ya¯suj belongs to Kohgiluyeh va Boyerahmad Province.

Comment: This subspecies was synonymized with Limenitis reducta reducta Staudinger, 1901 by HESSELBARTH et al. (1995). Possibly it needs a revision [W. ten Hagen, pers. com., 2013].

sadjadiiCarbonell & Naderi, 2006; Melanargia [Satyrinae]

Melanargia sadjadii Carbonell & Naderi, 2006; Bull. Soc. entomol. Fr., 111(4): 465.

Holotype: 1 1, Mazandaran- Neka, 0 m., 14-VI-[20]02, leg. S. A. Sadjadi; Allotype: 1 0, same data as the Holotype.

Comment: This species was considered as a subspecies of Melanargia evartianae by NAZARI et al. (2010).

schakuhensis chansara Skala, Schurian & ten Hagen, 2001; Pseudochazara [Satyrinae] Pseudochazara schakuhensis chansara Skala, Schurian & ten Hagen, 2001;Nachr. Ent. Ver. Apollo, N. F., 22(3): 141.

Paratype: 1 1, Iran, Esfahan, Kuh-e Dereoschach, SE Daran, vic. Anahoyeh, 2500-2700 m., 17- VII-2000, leg. ten Hagen.

Remark: “Dereoschach” and “Anahoyeh” are erroneous spellings of Da¯ra¯bsha¯h and Ana¯lojeh (both in Esfaha¯n Province), respectively.

shirazica aryana Carbonell & Naderi, 2004; Hyponephele [Satyrinae]

Hyponephele shirazica aryana Carbonell & Naderi, 2004; Bull. Soc. entomol. Fr., 109(4): 360.

Holotype: 1, Khounsar, 3000-3100 m., N 33º 10’, E 50º 19’ (Esfahan)- Iran, 9-VII-2003, Ali Reza Naderi leg.

Family Pieridae Swainson, 1820

aurorina rosei Gross & Ebert, 1975; Colias [Coliadinae]

Colias aurorina rosei Gross & Ebert, 1975; J. Ent. Soc. Iran, Suppl., .: 11.

Paratypes: 1 1, Tchalus, 17-VII-[19]67, Moayeri, 1 1, Nour, VII-[19]67, Moayeri, 1 1, Nour, Chalous, VII-[19]67, Moayeri.

Remark: Tchalus and Chalous, and Nour refer to Cha¯lus and Nur in Ma¯zanda¯ran Province, respectively.

charlonia amseli Gross & Ebert, 1975; Euchloe .Elphinstonia) [Pierinae]

Euchloe charlonia amseli Gross & Ebert, 1975; J. Ent. Soc. Iran, Suppl., .: 10.

Paratypes: 1 1, Guenu (B. A.), 8-III-1971 (250 m.), Ayat. Paz.; 1 1, Borazdjan, 6-III-1970, Paz. Remark: B. A. indicates Bandar Abba¯s, which is placed in Hormozga¯n Province, and “Guenu”

and “Borazdjan” are German spellings of Geno and Bora¯zja¯n respectively; the latter one belongs to Bushehr Province.

Comment: It was considerd to be a subspecies of Euchloe .Elphinstonia. transcaspica

(Staudinger, 1892) (BACK, 1991).

chlorocoma taleshensisEckweiler, 2003; Colias[Coliadinae]

Colias chlorocoma taleshensis Eckweiler, 2003b; Nachr. Ent. Ver. Apollo, N. F., 24(3): 147.

Paratype: 1 1, Iran, Ardabil, Talesh Mts. Aqbolaq, 2700 m., 8-VII-2003, leg. Eckweiler. 904. Comment: This subspecies was synonymized with Colias chlorocoma chlorocoma by GRIESHUBER et al. (2012), although it probably needs a revision [W. ten Hagen, pers. com., 2013]

GRIESHUBER et al. (2012), although it probably needs a revision [W. ten Hagen, pers. com., 2013].

crataegi pazukii Gross & Ebert, 1975; Aporia [Pierinae]

Aporia crataegi pazukii Gross & Ebert, 1975; J. Ent. Soc. Iran, Suppl., .: 8.

Paratypes: 1 0, Fars, Sisakht, 2350 m., 13-16-VI-1973, Hasch./Zairi, 1 1, 1 0, Khouzestan,

Yassoudj, Sisakht, 2250 m., 13-VI-1972, Ebert/Pazouki leg.; 4 11, 1 0, Ahvaz, 19-X-[19]55,

Eghlidi, 1 1, Behbahan, Vakilian, 20-V-[19]58.

Remark: Yassoudj refers to Ya¯ suj. Presently Ya¯ suj and Sisakht belong to Kohgiluyeh va Boyerahmad Province.

crataegi rhodinea Hofmann & Eckweiler, 2001; Aporia [Pierinae]

Aporia crataegi rhodinea Hofmann & Eckweiler, 2001; Nachr. Ent. Ver. Apollo, N. F., 22(3): 137. Paratypes: 2 11, Iran, Yazd, Shir Kuh, Deh Bala, 2200-2500 m., 10-V-2001, leg. Eckweiler. 770.

vestalis nadir Gross & Ebert, 1975; Colotis [Pierinae]

Colotis vestalis nadir Gross & Ebert, 1975; J. Ent. Soc. Iran, Suppl., .: 11.

Paratypes: 1 0, Bandar Abbas, 3-IV-1949, Fas., 1 0, Bandar-abbas, 29-III-[19]65, Safavi, 1 1 and one specimen without abdomen, Bandar Langeh, 23-III-[19]65, Safavi; (one specimen without abdomen), Espake, 24-IV-1969, Paz. Hasch.; 1 1, Baluchestan, Tanguihsarheh, 10-IV-1973, Saf./Broum., 2 11, Baluchestan, Rask, Bahoukalat, 4-IV-1973, Broum./Saf., 1 1, Chabahar, 8-IV- [19]65, Safavi. With an additional male specimen without collecting data label.

Remark: Bandar Langeh and Tanguihsarheh are erroneous spellings of Bandar Lengeh (in Hormozga¯n Province) and Tang-e Sarheh (in Sista¯n va Baluchesta¯n Province). Espake also belongs to Sista¯n va Baluchesta¯n Province.

ziayani karkasica Mark, ten Hagen & Back, 2008; Euchloe .Elphinstonia) [Pierinae]

Euchloe .Elphinstonia. ziayani karkasica Mark, ten Hagen & Back, 2008; Nachr. Ent. Ver. Apollo, N. F., 29(1/2): 1.

Holotype: 1 1, Iran, Esfahan, Kuh-e Karkas, NW Natanz, E. Abyaneh (Prov.), 1700-2050 m., 9- 10-V-2007, leg. W. ten Hagen.

Family Papilionidae Latreille, 1809

apollinaris bostanchii de Freina & Naderi, 2003; Archon [Parnassiinae]

Archon apollinaris bostanchii de Freina & Naderi, 2003; Atalanta, 34(3/4): 431.

Holotype: 1, Iran, Provinz Lorestan, env. Pol-e Dokhtar, 900 m., 9-IV-2003, leg. A. R. Naderi.

Remark: “Provinz” is German translation of Province. There is also an additional label under the label of type: “abgebildet in Atalanta, 34(3/4) Farbtafel Abb. 1”.

Comment: It has originally been described as Archon apollinaris bostanchii, but later raised to the species level (CARBONEL & MICHEL, 2007; NAZARI & SPERLING, 2007).

Superfamily Drepanoidea Boisduval, 1828 - Family Drepanidae Boisduval, 1828

caspicaEbert, 1976; Tethea [Thyathirinae]

Tethea caspica Ebert, 1976; J. Ent. Soc. Iran, .(1-2): 101.

Paratypes: 1 0, Schahsavar, 6-VIII-1971, Ghazioff; 1 1, 2 00, Rascht, Sefidroud, 15-21-V-

1973, Schenasi, 1 1, Rascht, Sefidroud, 20-X-1973, Schenasi, 1 1, Gonbad-Ghabous, 11-V-1964; 1 1, Gorgan, 8-VIII-1970

Remark: Schahsavar and Rascht are German spellings of Shahsava¯r (in Ma¯zandara¯n Province) and Rasht (in Gila¯n Province), respectively. The Shahsava¯r is presently known as Toneka¯bon and Gonbad Ka¯vous (in Golesta¯n Province) is also known as Gonbad Gha¯bus.

Family Cimeliidae Chrétien, 1916

theresiae schellhornae Amsel, 1979; Axia

Axia theresiae schellhornae Amsel, 1979; Atalanta, 10: 72.

Paratypes: 2 11, Azarbaijan: Rezayieh, Band, 3-VI-1975, Abai, 1 1, Azarbaijan, 15 km.

Rezayieh, 11-VI-1975, Abai.

Remark: Rezayieh is presently known as Orumiyeh in A¯ zarba¯ija¯n-e Gharbi Province. Orumiyeh is also spelled as Urmia¯.

Comment: Axia theresiae defreinai Witt, 1982 was synonymized with Axia theresiae schellhornae Amsel, 1979 by de FREINA (1994).

Superfamily Lasiocampoidea Harris, 1841 - Family Lasiocampidae Harris, 1841

mirzayaniEbert, 1971; Trichiura [Poecilocampinae]

Trichiura mirzayani Ebert, 1971; Beitr. Naturk. Forsch. SüdWDtl.,30: 70.

Paratypes: 9 11, Amol, 28-X-1970, Mirz. Ebert.

parallela iranica Zolotuhin & Zahiri, 2008; Malacosoma [Lasiocampinae]

Malacosoma parallela iranica Zolotuhin & Zahiri, 2008; Zootaxa, 1791: 20.

Holotype: 1, Khorassan, Schahroud- Schahkouh, 2150 m., 15-VI-1974, leg: Radj./Paz.; Paratypes: 4 11, Gorgan: Jangal Golestan - Dasht, 960 m., 18-VI-1977, Pazuki, Abai. 2 11, Golesta¯n, Pa¯rk-e Melli-e Golesta¯n, A¯ lmeh, 1650 m., 17-18-VII-1996, Ebra¯./Naz. V., 4 11, Golesta¯n,

P. M. Golesta¯ n, A¯ lmeh, 1630 m., 12-VI-2000, Mogh./Ebra¯./Badii/Mof., 1 0, Golesta¯ n, P. M. Golesta¯n, Tang-e Gol, 930 m., 7-V-2000, Mogh./Badii/Mof./Ebra¯., 1 1, Golesta¯n, P. M. Golesta¯n, Koylar, 1250 m., 16-VI-2000, Badii/Ebra¯./Mogh./Mof., 1 1, Golesta¯n, P. M. Golesta¯n, Dasht-e Sha¯d, 1300 m., 9-V-2000, Badii/ Ebra¯./Mogh./Mof., 20 11, 1 0, Golesta¯n, Dasht-e Sha¯d, 1500 m., 9-VI- 2000, Mogh./Mof./Ebra¯./Badii; 1 1, Khorassan; 30 Km. S Bojnurd, Asadly, 1970 m., 17-VI-1977, Pazuki, Abai, 2 11, Khorassan, Kopedagh, Allahakbar, 1950 m., 16-VI-1974, leg: Radj./Paz., 7 11, Gonbad-Kavous, Golestan forest, 21-VI-1974-paz./Rabj.; 20 11, 1 0, Khorassan, Schahroud, Schahkouh, 2150 m., 15-VI-1974, leg: Radj./Paz.; 7 11, Semna¯n, P. M. Golesta¯n, Dasht-e Sha¯d, 1400 m., 9-V-2000, Badii/Mogh./Mof./Ebra¯., 1 1, Semnan, Shahrud, Shahkuh-e Pain, 2700 m., 18- VII-2003, Ebra./ Alip.; 1 0, Tchalous, 5-VI-1973, Termeh, 1 1, Ma¯zandara¯n, Yush, 2100 m., 26-VI- 1998, Mof., 1 0, Mazandaran, Polur/ Nava Mt., 13-VII-1976, Zairi, Lavali, 1 0, Mazandaran, Sari, 28-IX-1375, Abai, 1 0, Mazandaran, Sari, 28-IX-1975, L.T. Abai; 1 0, Karadj, 1 1, Karaj, Kandovan, Sarchal, 2800 m., 4-8-VII-1977, Pazuki, Mortazaviha, 2 11, Polemun, 20-VII-1971, leg.

A. Hasch. Zairi, 1 1, Ma¯zandara¯n, Kandova¯n, 2600 m., 3-4-VII-1995, Safz./Linna./Badii; 3 11, 3

00, Asara, 40 km. N. K., 27-VI-1971, S. B. K. GH., 6 11, Tehra¯n, Talegha¯n, 31-VII-1971, Aba¯i, 3

11, Tehra¯n, Karaj, A¯ za¯dbar, 2400 m., 7-9-V-1995, Safz./Badii/Linna., 6 11, Tehran: Taleghan; Parachan, 2200 m., alt., 27-VI-1991, Ebrahimi / Badii, 3 11, 2 00, Tehran: Taleghan; Kalanak, 1800 m., alt. 26-VI-1991, Ebrahimi / Badii, 1 1, Tehra¯n, T a¯legha¯n, Kala¯nak, 1950 m., 26-VI-1994, Ebra¯ himi; 1 1, Garmsar, 25-VI-1971, paz.; 1 1, Tehra¯ n, Ta¯ legha¯ n, 31-VII-1971, Aba¯ i; 1 1,

Damavand, Ab-ask, 2500 m., 19-VIII-1981, Hashemi; 1 1, Evin, 18-VI-1973, L.T., 1 1, Tehran, Shahrestanak, Cheshmeh kil-kola, 2400 m., 20-VII-1988, Mirz,Badii, 1 0, Schemschak, 26-VII- 1969, Mirz-Abai, 1 1, Damavand, 8-VII-1961, Sabz., 4 11, Damavand, 1910 m., 21-27-VI-1976, Rajabi, 1 1, Tehran, S. Slop Damavand M. 2720 m., 23-VII-1988, Mirz. Badii, 1 1, Tehra¯n, Rudba¯r Ghasra¯n, Garma¯bdar, 2370 m., 28-29-V-1991, Ebra¯./Badii, 7 00, Lavasan, 10-VI-[19]73, Sabz.; 1 1,

E. A¯ zarba¯ija¯n Kaleibar, Va¯yegha¯n, 1440 m., 5-6-VIII-1992, Parch./Badii, 1 0, Azarbaijan, 62 km. Khalkhal, 1500 m., 29-VII-1976, Pazuki/ Broumand; 2 11, Hormozgan: Issin, 150 m., alt., 6-III- 1985, Borumand / Hashemi; 1 0, Gila¯n, Asta¯ra¯, Fandoghposhteh, 726 m., 18-VI-2001, Gh.

Remark: Schahroud, Schahkouh, Khorasan, Tchalous, Schemschak and Issin refer to Sha¯hrud, Sha¯hkuh, Khora¯sa¯n, Cha¯lus, Shemshak and Isin, respectively. N. K. indicates North of Karaj in Alborz Province. A¯ sa¯ra¯, Karaj and Ta¯legha¯n presently belong to Alborz Province; and Sha¯hkuh, Bojnurd and Kopetda¯gh belong to Khora¯sa¯n-e Shoma¯li Province.

In the label with the following information: “Sari, 28.9.1375”, an error has apparently been made when typing 1375 instead of 1975, i.e. the correct date.

Superfamily Bombycoidea Latreille, 1802 - Family Sphingidae Latreille, 1802

suellus kashgoulii Ebert, 1971; Deilephila[Macroglossinae]

Deilephila suellus kashgouli Ebert, 1976; J. Ent. Soc. Iran, .(1,2): 91

Paratypes: 7 11, 1 0, Fars, 50 km. NW Ardekan, Tange-Surkh, 2250 m., 16-VI-1972, Ebert/Pazouki leg.

Remark: “Ardekan” is presently known as Sepida¯n and “Tange-Surkh” is an erroneous spelling of Tang-e Sorkh.

Comment: This subspecies was synonymized with Deilephila porcellus (Linnaeus, 1758) by KITCHING & CADIOU (2000).

Superfamily Noctuoidea Latreille, 1809 - Family Notodontidae Stephens, 1829

kauttiSchintlmeister, 2008; Cerura [Notodontinae]

Cerura kautti Schintlmeister, 2008; Palaearctic Macrolepidoptera, .: 118.

Paratype: 1 1, Iran, Kerman, Bam SW, 2000 m., Dehbakri vic., 1-12-VI-2002, J. U. Meineke/A. Hofmann, A. Kallies.

Remark: There is an additional label under the label of the Paratype: “photo done by A. Schintlmeister #9.932”.

Family Erebidae Leach, [1815]

caja mazandarana Dubatolov & Zahiri, 2005; Arctia [Arctiinae]

Arctia caja mazandarana Dubatolov & Zahiri, 2005; Atalanta, 36(3/4): 493.

Holotype: 1, Valiabad, VII-[19]67, Chalous, Moayeri; Paratypes: 1 1, 1 0, Tchalous- Valiabad, VIII-1967, Moayeri.

Remark: “Chalous” and “Tchalous” refer to Cha¯lus.

deserta elbursica Dubatolov & Zahiri, 2005; Watsonarctia [Arctiinae]

Watsonarctia deserta elbursica Dubatolov & Zahiri, 2005; Atalanta, 36(3/4): 498.

Holotype: 1, Iran, Mazandaran, Elburs Mts., Sefid-Ab, 36º 40’ N, 51º 01’ E, 360 m., 7-VII- 1978, anonymous leg.; Paratypes: 2 11, 1 0, Iran, Mazandaran, Elburs Mts., Siahbisheh, 36º 13’ N, 51º 19’ E, 2130 m., 10-VI-1966, anonymous leg.

Remark: The labels indicating the collecting data of the Holotype and all Paratypes are in Persian, so the above-mentioned information is based on the original description of the subspecies.

festiva hormozgana Dubatolov & Zahiri, 2005; Eucharia [Arctiinae]

Eucharia festiva hormozgana Dubatolov & Zahiri, 2005; Atalanta, 36(3/4): 496.

Paratype: 1 1, Hormozgan, Sirik, 18-II-1998, Mof./Ata¯.

placida mirzayansi Dubatolov & Zahiri, 2005; Phragmatobia [Arctiinae]

Phragmatobia placida mirzayansi Dubatolov & Zahiri, 2005; Atalanta, 36(3/4): 505.

Holotype: 1, Tehra¯n, Karaj, Shahresta¯nak, Sarak, 2100 m., 31-V-1991, Ebra¯./Badii; Paratypes: 1 1, same data as the Holotype, 1 1, Tehra¯n, Dizin, Vela¯yatrud, 2250 m., 30-V-1991, Ebra¯./Badii; 1 1, Tehra¯n, Rudba¯r Ghasra¯n, Garma¯bdar, 2370 m., 28-29-V-1991, Ebra¯./Badii.

Remark: Presently Karaj and Dizin belong to Alborz Province.

puerperoidesZahiri et al., 2008; Catocala [Erebiinae]

Catocala puerperoides Zahiri et al., 2008; Acta Zool. Lit., 18(1): 44.

Holotype: 1, Lorestan, Oshtorankuh, Narmian, 4-5-VIII-1975, 2400 m., Pazouki; Paratypes: 1 1, 2 00, Tehran, Karaj, Arangeh, Sijan, Kohnebagh, 2300 m., 11-VIII-1999, Mof./Bad./Ebra., 1 0, 30 km. N. Karadj, 11-IX-1969, Mirz.-Abai; 1 0, Tehran, Rudbar-e Ghasran, 2300 m., 13-IX-2000, Ebra./Mof., 1 1, Tehran, Fasham, 5-IX-1987, 1450 m., Hashemi, 1 0, Tehran, Firuzkuh, Chehelcheshmeh, 1950 m., 13-VIII-1998, Mof./V. Naz., 1 1, Lavasan, Kamarb, 1940 m., 19-IX- 1981, Pazuki; 1 0, Lorestan: Aligudarz, Ghalikuh, 2300 m., alt. 30-31-VI-1990, Hashemi / Ebrahimi, 1 1, Lorestan, Oshtorankuh, Narmian, 4-5-VIII-1975, 2400 m., Pazouki, 1 1, Lorestan, Oshtorankuh, Kogah, 29-30-VII-1975, 2350 m., Pazouki, 13 11, 5 00, Lorestan, Oshtorankuh,

Partche-Kabud, 2800 m., 1-2-VIII-1975, Pazouki, 4 11, 2 00, Lorestan, Oshtorankuh, Gahar Sea, 2350 m., 31-VII-1975, Pazouki, 1 1, 6 00, Lorestan, Oshtorankuh, Gahar Sea, 2350 m., 3-VIII-

1975, Pazouki; 1 1, Khuzestan, Dezful, Baladieh, 400 m., 1-VI-1998, Mof./Ebra¯.

Remark: “Karadj” and “Partche-Kabud” are German spellings of Karaj in Alborz Province and Parche Kabud, respectively. The specimen collected in Oshtora¯nkuh, Gahar Sea, 31.7.1975 has a hand-written label for genitalia slide: “480 0 gen., genitalia puerperoides”.

wiltshireiCollenette, 1938; Leucoma [Lymantriinae]

Leucoma wiltshirei Collenette, 1938; Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist., (11).(20): 369.

Allotype: 1 0, Kermanshahan, 30-VI-[19]72, Mirz-Abai; Paratypes: (one specimen without abdomen), Kermanshahan, Schahabad, Tcharzbar, 1-VII-1972, 1600 m., Mirz./Abai leg.; (one specimen without abdomen), Kordestan, Marivan, Miandagh, 6-VII-1972, 2000 m., Mirz./Abai leg.

Remark: “Tcharzebar” and “Schahabad” are German spellings of Cha¯ha¯rzebar and Sha¯ha¯ba¯d, respectively and the latter is presently known as Esla¯ma¯ba¯d-e Gharb.

Family Noctuidae Latreille, 1809

brunneaFibiger, Zahiri & Kononenko, 2007; Margelana [Noctuinae]

Margelana brunnea Fibiger, Zahiri & Kononenko, 2007, Zootaxa, 1503: 14.

Holotype: 1, Maz.- Golestan F. Almeh, 1650 m., 2-12-X-1988 Paz.; Paratypes: 1 1, 30 00, (one specimen without abdomen), same data as the Holotype, 2 00, Ma¯zandara¯n, Golesta¯n, A¯ lmeh, 1650 m., 3-X-1994, Mirz./Badii/Ebra¯., 4 00, Golesta¯n, P. M. Golesta¯n, A¯ lmeh, 1600 m., 30-IX-2000, Gh./Gil., 1 0, Golesta¯n, P. M. Golesta¯n, A¯ lmeh, 1650 m., 30-X-1998, Mogh./N. Naz./Manz.

Remark: Maz. and F. indicate Ma¯ zanda¯ ra¯ n and forest, respectively. A¯ lmeh is currently considered as a rural district in Golesta¯n National Park, Golesta¯n Province.

chalcophanesDufay, 1963; Euchalcia [Plusiinae]

Euchalcia chalcophanes Dufay, 1963;Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Lyon, 32: 69.

Paratype: 1 1, Persia sept. Elburs mts. c. s., Tacht i Suleiman, Särdab Tal (Vandarban), 25-2700 m 14-18-VII-[19]37, E Pfeiffer and W. Forster München leg. C. Dufay det., 1963; (coll. ZSM from box-no.: 113N/51); Allotype: 1 0, same data as Paratypes (Voir genitalia prep. C. Dufay N 1430) C. Dufay det., 1963.

Remark: “Vandarban” is an erroneous spelling of Vanda¯rbon in Ma¯zandara¯n Province.

farsiensisFibiger & Zahiri, 2005; Luperina [Noctuinae]

Luperina farsiensis Fibiger & Zahiri, 2005; Noct. Eur., .: 68.

Holotype: 1, Fars, Kazerun, Gaw-Koshak, 17-21-XI-1976, Abai L.T.

Remark: The specimen has an additional label for the genitalia slide: “gen. Prep. 5395 M. Fibiger”.

golestanensisFibiger & Zahiri, 2006; Gortyna [Amphipyrinae]

Gortyna golestanensis Fibiger & Zahiri, 2006; Nota lepid.,29(3/4): 215.

Holotype: 1, Golesta¯n, P. M. Golestan, A¯ lmeh, 1600 m., 30-IX-2000, Gh./Gil.; Paratypes: 6 11, Golesta¯n, P. M. Golestan, A¯ lmeh, 1600 m., 30-IX-2000, Gh./Gil. (gen. Prep. 201), 5 11, 1 0, Maz.- Golestan F., Almeh, 1650 m., 2-12-X-1988, Paz., 10 11, Ma¯zandara¯n, Golesta¯n, A¯ lmeh, 1700 m., 2-3-X-1992, Ebra¯./Badii, 4 11, Golesta¯n, Pa¯rk-e Melli-e Golesta¯n, A¯ lmeh, 1600 m., 2-6-X-1994, Mirz./Ebra¯./Badii, 6 11, Ma¯zandara¯n, Golesta¯n, A¯ lmeh, 1650 m., 3-X-1994, Mirz./Badii/Ebra¯., 10

11, 1 0, Golesta¯n, Pa¯rk-e Melli-e Golesta¯n, A¯ lmeh, 1650 m., 3-5-X-1994, Mirz./Badii/Ebra¯., 1 1, Golesta¯n, P. M. Golestan, A¯ lmeh, 1650 m., 30-X-1998, Mogh./N. Naz./Manz. (gen. Prep. 5394 M. Fibiger); 1 1, Mazandaran, Elika, 2100 m., 23-IX-1987, Hasch.

Remark: Maz. and F. indicate Ma¯ zandara¯ n and forest, respectively. A¯ lmeh is currently

considered as a rural district in Golesta¯n National Park, Golesta¯n Province. One of the Paratypes

collected in A¯ lmeh (30-IX-2000), has an additional hand-written label: “Gortyna golestanensis, Gen. prep. 201, paratype”.

hyrcaniaeDufay, 1963; Euchalcia [Plusiinae]

Euchalcia hyrcaniae Dufay, 1963, Bull. Soc. Linn. Lyon, 1963: 69.

Paratype: 1 1, Persia sept. Elburs mts. c. s., Tacht i Suleiman, Särdab Tal, (Vandarban), 25-2700 m., 14-18-VII-1937, E Pfeiffer and W. Forster München leg. (Coll. ZSM, box Nr. 113N/51). C. Dufay det., 1963; 1 1, Persia sept. Elburs mts. C. s., Tacht I Suleiman, Särdab Tal, (Vandarban), 25- 2700 m., 14-18-VII-1937, E Pfeiffer and W. Forster München leg. No. 11160, W. Forster Munchen.

Remark: “Tacht i Suleiman” is the same as Takht-e Soleyma¯n and "Vandarban” is an erroneous spelling of Vanda¯rbon.

jahannamahFibiger, Stangelmaier, Wieser & Zahiri, 2008; Dichonia.Griposia) [Cuculliinae] Dichonia jahannamah Fibiger, Stangelmaier, Wieser & Zahiri, 2008; Nachr. Ent. Ver. Apollo, N. F., 28(3/4): 121.

Paratypes: 1 1, 2 00, Ma¯ zandara¯ n, Golesta¯ n forest, Tang-e Gol, 600 m., 27-30-X-1979, Pa¯z./Badii, 1 0, Golesta¯n, P. M. Golesta¯n, Tang-e Gol, 29-30-X-1998, Manz./Mogh./N. Naz., 1 1, Ma¯zandara¯n, Golesta¯n, A¯ lmeh, 1650 m., 17-X / 26-X-1989, Pa¯z./Badii.

Remark: Tang-e Gol and A¯ lmeh are currently considered as rural districts in Golesta¯n National Park, Golesta¯n Province.

maryamaeZahiri & Fibiger, 2006; Amphipoea [Noctuinae]

Amphipoea maryamae Zahiri & Fibiger, 2006; Zootaxa, 1244: 34.

Holotype: 1, Rezaiyeh, 20-22-VII-[19]73, L. T. Mostaan; Paratypes: 3 11, Rezaiyeh, Sep. 1974, L. T. (J. Mogh) + additional male without any collecting data label but with a label “No. 14”.

Remark: Presently Rezaiyeh is known as Orumiyeh which is also spelled as Urmia¯. There is an additional label under the label of Holotype: “gen. prep. M. Fibiger 5397, Amphipoea maryamae sp. n.”.

Agradecimientos

I would like to express my gratitude to Vazrik Nazari (Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids and Nematodes, Ottawa, Canad), Wolfgang ten Hagen (Mömlingen, Germany) and Ali Reza Naderi (Natural History Museum of Iran, Tehran, Iran) for their advice, comments and critical review of the Rhopalocera part; to Axel Hofmann (Breisach-Hochstetten, Germany) for his useful suggestions towards the improvement of the Zygaenidae part; to Josef J. de Freina (ZSM Museum Munich, Germany) for his taxonomic proposition on the genus Axia; to Reza Zahiri (Biodiversity Institute of Ontario, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada) for his helpful suggestions to the Noctuidae part; to Axel Hausman (ZSM Museum Munich, Germany) for donation of two Paratypes to HMIM; and to Shahab Manzari (Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection, Tehran, Iran) for linguistic revision of the manuscript.

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