Erpis Walker, 1863 a new record to the fauna of China (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)

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https://doi.org/10.57065/shilap.758

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Lepidoptera, Crambidae, Erpis macularis, new record, redescription, China

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The genus Erpis Walker, 1863 known originally from Sarawak of Malaysia is recorded from China for the first time. This genus contains a single species Erpis macularis Walker, 1863. It is redescribed in detail herein based on the specimen collected from Yunnan, southwestern China. The adult, tympanal organ and male genitalia are illustrated.

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2018-12-30

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Li, W. C. (2018). Erpis Walker, 1863 a new record to the fauna of China (Lepidoptera: Crambidae). SHILAP Revista De lepidopterología, 46(184), 643–646. https://doi.org/10.57065/shilap.758

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