SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología

M. Parsons & S. Clancy. Pyralidae and Crambid Moths of Britain and Ireland

2025-09-21T11:26:51+02:00

Book Review

W. R. Arnscheid. Psychidae of the Palaearctic Region Part I

2025-09-21T12:16:38+02:00

Book Reviews

L. Ronkay, G. Ronkay & B. Landry. La collection Jacques Plante de Noctuidae. Troisième partie

2025-09-21T17:31:51+02:00

Book Reviews

General News

2025-09-16T18:03:06+02:00

General News

Expecting the unexpected: Random tissue barcoding reveals the presence of Pieridae in the diet of ground-dwelling Tenebrionidae (Insecta: Lepidoptera, Coleoptera)

2025-10-04T11:40:24+02:00

The genus of Tenebrionidae (Coleoptera) Oxycara Solier, 1835 includes 16 species endemic to the Cabo Verde Archipelago. In this study we analysed part of the diet of O. richardi Alluaud, 1936, endemic to the island of Sal, through the non-targeted amplification of a fragment of the mitochondrial gene cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) from a specimen of this species. The results revealed that these detritivorous Coleoptera opportunistically feed on Pontia glauconome (Klug, 1829), a species of Pieridae also present in the archipelago. This finding provides new data on the trophic interactions and feeding behaviour of O. richardi.

What flies in the far south of Croatia? The diversity of Rhopalocera in the Konavle region, southern Dalmatia (Lepidoptera: Papilionoidea)

2025-10-04T11:40:27+02:00

This research explores the diversity of Rhopalocera in the Konavle region, the southernmost part of Dalmatia. A total of 106 species were recorded, the majority of which were documented for the first time in this area due to the scarcity of previous surveys. Zoogeographical analysis indicated a high proportion of Euro-Siberian and Euro-Oriental species, with significant contributions from Holarctic and Mediterranean species. Compared to the surrounding areas in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro, between Trebinje and Mt. Orjen, a greater diversity of Rhopalocera was observed, with a Sorensen similarity index of 0.39, indicating a relatively distinct fauna. Most of the studied area falls within the Natura 2000 ecological network, where all species were recorded, including nearly all sites of conservation value based on the abundance of endangered species and species listed in the Habitats Directive. The northern part of the study area belongs to the Sniježnica mountain, which has been separately analysed, with 103 species recorded so far, more than on smaller mountains such as Mosor and Kozjak but fewer than larger and significantly higher mountains like Biokovo, Svilaja, and Dinara. Many interesting species were recorded during this survey and the presence of several of them was discussed in greater detail. Notes about the conservation of Rhopalocera in the surveyed areas are provided.

New contribution to the family Geometridae from the Philippines and Indonesia, they describe a new genus and four new species. (Lepidoptera: Geometridae, Ennominae, Larentiinae)

2025-10-04T11:40:21+02:00

One genus and four new species are described: Tautela Expósito, gen. nov., Tautela stueningi Expósito, sp. nov., Polyclysta schmidtae Expósito, sp. nov. and Eurychoria parallelae Expósito, sp. nov. from Indonesia, as well as Peratostega uniformis Expósito, sp. nov. from the Philippines. Images of the adults as well as the genitalia of the new species are included.

The enigmatic species Gastropacha protracta Herrich-Schäffer, [1856] identified as senior synonym of the Neotropical Prorifrons hoppi Draudt, 1927 (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae)

2025-10-04T11:40:20+02:00

The identity, provenance and placement of Gastropacha protracta Herrich-Schäffer, [1856] as a member of Prorifrons Barnes & McDunnough, 1911, comb. nov., and senior synonym of P. hoppi Draudt, 1927, syn. nov. is established. Illustrations are provided to enable its identification. Gastropacha protracta was erroneously described from South Africa, but the species is known from the Andes of South America.

Checklist of Papilionoidea fauna from Rajasthan, India (Insecta: Lepidoptera)

2025-10-04T11:40:18+02:00

This study presents a comprehensive checklist of 204 species and subspecies, belonging to 101 genera across six families, derived from published literature on Papilionoidea fauna of Rajasthan, India. Notably, the checklist incorporates 21 species that are protected under the Wildlife (Protection) Amendment Act, 2022. This extensive inventory significantly enriches our knowledge of the diversity and distribution of Papilionoidea in Rajasthan.

First record of Bassania amethystata Walker, 1860 as a potential defoliating insect on the invasive species Ulex europaeus L. in Colombia (Lepidoptera: Geometridae)

2025-10-04T11:40:16+02:00

Understanding the association between species biology and their host enables comprehension of the mechanisms underlying species adaptation and evolution, as well as their potential application in biological control. During a population structure study of the invasive plant Ulex europaeus L. in the Cordillera Central of Colombia, we documented a larva of the Lepidoptera order feeding on the flower buds. The larva was captured and its development was monitored until it reached the adult stage for identification purposes. Morphological identification revealed the larval as Bassania amethystata Walker, 1860. However, molecular analyses showed taxonomic uncertainties for this species and others in the genus. Consequently, the larva of B. amethystata could potentially serve as a biological control agent for the invasive plant. By attacking the buds, the larva could affect flowering, fruiting, and formation of the seed bank of the populations. However, additional research is necessary to investigate the larva’s specificity and preferences for flower buds and its adaption capacity in other regions where invasions occur. Finally, studies on the taxonomic relationships within the genus Bassania Walker, 1860 are needed.

Occurrence of Utetheisa ornatrix (Linnaeus, 1758) a species specialised on Crotalaria juncea L. in Magdalena, Colombia (Lepidoptera: Erebidae, Arctiinae)

2025-10-04T11:40:15+02:00

In the Colombian Caribbean, Crotalaria juncea L. has been promoted as a green manure. This paper records the presence of Utetheisa ornatrix (Linnaeus, 1758) associated with several plots cultivated with this plant in the department of Magdalena (Colombia). It also presents a diagnosis for the recognition of the species, while providing new distribution records for the country. Other aspects of their biology are discussed.

Analysis of the distribution of Ancylosis sareptalla (Herrich-Schäffer, 1861) in the Iberian Peninsula and description of Ancylosis albaladejoi Gastón, Huemer & Vives, sp. nov. (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae, Phycitinae)

2025-10-04T11:40:13+02:00

The current distribution of Ancylosis sareptalla (Herrich-Schäffer, 1861) in the Iberian Peninsula is reviewed and Ancylosis albaladejoi Gastón, Huemer & Vives, sp. nov. is described. The differential characters between both species are presented; the differences refer to external appearance and genitalia.

Multigene analysis of Leucoma wiltshirei Collenette, 1938 using combined mitochondrial and nuclear DNA sequences (Lepidoptera: Erebidae)

2025-10-04T11:40:12+02:00

The study focuses on molecular identification of Leucoma wiltshirei Collenette, 1938, a significant pest in Iranian oak stands. It employs DNA sequencing of mitochondrial and nuclear gene fragments for accurate identification. The 12S rRNA gene region is highlighted for its suitability in identifying Leucoma Hübner, [1822] species. The analysis revealed genetic characteristics and diversity within the Leucoma wiltshirei gene fragments, contributing valuable information for species identification and understanding their evolutionary relationships.

Molecular identification of Trichogramma Westwood, 1833 species as egg parasitoids of Ostrinia nubilalis (Hübner, 1796) in corn production areas of Sakarya province in Türkiye (Insecta: Lepidoptera, Hymenoptera)

2025-10-04T11:40:11+02:00

The study focuses on using ITS2 sequences from rDNA for systematic studies of Trichogramma Westwood, 1833 species. ITS2 sequences have shown to be reliable in distinguishing Trichogramma species. Accurate identification of natural enemies is essential for biological control programs. The aim of the study is to compare rDNA-ITS2 sequences from Trichogramma samples with sequences in GenBank. By utilizing ITS2 as a barcode, the study aims to achieve dependable species identification and evaluate genetic diversity within Trichogramma species. ITS2 sequence was used to differentiate two Trichogramma species, Trichogramma euproctidis (Girault, 1911) and Trichogramma brassicae Bezdenko, 1968 collected from Sakarya province of Türkiye. The ITS2 sequences of the two Trichogramma species were aligned using Clustal W, and genetic distances as well as a phylogenetic tree were calculated using MEGA V7.0. In the study, rDNA-ITS2 sequences of fifty four Trichogramma specimens were confirmed in GenBank. Additionally Mfold web server was used to predict secondary structures of ITS2 sequences. The construction of all secondary structures was carried out at 37ºC using RNA version 2.3 default parameters. The study identified a new species that expands the Trichogramma fauna of Sakarya Province in northwestern Türkiye, where only one species had previously been detected through rDNA-ITS2 sequence analysis. This shows the importance of molecular markers in species identification and biological control strategies.

Acronicta strigosa ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) - a new observation in Piedmont region confirms the presence of the species in Italy (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

2025-10-04T11:40:10+02:00

The present study confirms the presence of Acronicta strigosa ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775) in Italy a century after the last record.

A preliminary list of Heterocera in high altitude Gulmarg, Kashmir, India (Insecta: Lepidoptera)

2025-10-04T11:40:08+02:00

Field investigations were made to record the diversity of Heterocera from the world-famous high-altitude tourist spot Gulmarg in Kashmir Valley. The present study has been carried out to elucidate the fauna which has not been explored before. The study is carried out from June 2022 to September 2023 including meadows and forests, in order to eventually contribute to biodiversity conservation as well as to management of forest ecosystem of this area. A total of 33 species belonging to 10 families were recorded from this site. The Erebidae family was found to be dominant with the highest number of eight species followed by Family Crambidae with a record of seven species.

Metzneria riadella Englert, 1974, a new record for the Türkiye Fauna (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)

2025-10-04T11:40:07+02:00

In this study, Metzneria riadella Englert, 1974 is presented as a new record for the Türkiye fauna. Morphological and ecological data on the Türkiye populations of the taxon are also included. The female external genital organ, the abdominal skin of male and female individuals is presented visually for the first time in this study. Additionally, some ecological data regarding the habitat of the species are also mentioned.

Diversity of Papilionoidea in the Paez River sub-basin, Cartago, Costa Rica: an approach to the use of diurnal Lepidoptera as indicators of biological integrity. (Insecta: Lepidoptera)

2025-10-04T11:40:06+02:00

An approach to understanding the biological integrity in the Páez River sub-basin in Cartago, Costa Rica, was proposed through monitoring the diversity of diurnal Lepidoptera, aiming to analyze the relationship between forest coverage and the potential habitat use of these organisms. The sub-basin was studied considering a category system based on the spatial characteristics of forest fragments and the altitudinal variable of the territory. By monitoring individuals along transects over 48 days of sampling, habitat use characteristics of the species were described at six sites in the sub-basin. A total of 5503 individuals belonging to 107 species of diurnal lepidopterans were recorded, for which diversity indexes were applied to estimate characteristics in forest fragments (IB), their edges (BB), and the adjacent matrix (MA). Shannon’s diversity values were as follows: H 2.64 in IB; H 2.05 in BB, and H 2.22 in MA. The assessment of organisms, through Jaccard complementarity analysis, revealed 50 species associated with forest interior (IB), 26 with forest edges (BB) and 31 with the adjacent matrix (MA). Diurnal butterflies can be used as indicators of biological integrity in the sub-basin, and their variety, richness, and abundance are directly related to the physical habitat conditions. It is established that the evaluation of diurnal lepidopterans provides an approach to estimate forest coverage in a landscape matrix, and it is evident that the potential of these insects as indicators of biological integrity is based on their categorization as a community rather than individualized species.

Contributions to the chorology of Gegenes nostrodamus (Fabricius, 1793) and Borbo borbonica zelleri (Lederer, 1855) in the Iberian Peninsula (Lepidoptera: Papilionoidea, Hesperiidae, Hesperiinae, Baorini)

2025-10-04T11:40:04+02:00

The species Gegenes nostrodamus (Fabricius, 1793) and Borbo borbonica (Boisduval, 1833) are distributed in southern Europe. This document provides new records of both species in the Iberian Peninsula and presents the first records of G. nostrodamus for the province of Guadalajara, Spain, expanding the knowledge of its chorology and updating the distribution map for both species.

New records of Tortricidae from south Italy (Insecta: Lepidoptera)

2025-10-04T11:40:03+02:00

We report new records for ninety-one species of Lepidoptera Tortricidae from southern Italy and Sicily. Twelve species are new to the fauna of the Basilicata region, twelve from Calabria and one from Sicily. One species is new for the Italian fauna: Bactra simpliciana Chrétien, 1915. We provide information on DNA barcodes and chorotypes for all species.

First description on the female of Crambus duospineus Li, 2020 (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)

2025-10-04T11:40:02+02:00

The female of Crambus duospineus Li, 2020, collected from the Dabie Mountains National Nature Reserve in Hubei, China, is reported for the first time. Detailed description of its morphological characteristics is provided, along with the COI barcodes.

Batrachedra olei Falck, sp. nov. from the Canary Islands, Spain (Lepidoptera: Batrachedridae)

2025-10-04T11:40:00+02:00

Batrachedra olei Falck, sp. nov. is described based on specimens from La Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain. Adults, male and female genitalia are figured. DNA barcodes are analyzed. A differential diagnosis from the similar B. parvulipunctella Chrétien, 1915 is given. For comparison the male and female genitalia of B. parvulipunctella are figured.