SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología

CONTENTS OF VOLUMEN 53

Antonio Vives Moreno — 2025-03-30

Notodontidae of Iberian Peninsula: an update on geographical distribution (Insecta: Lepidoptera)

Fernando de Juana — 2025-12-30

This study compiles bibliographical data on the 40 species of Notodontidae listed in faunistic catalogues of the Iberian Peninsula published to date. Of these, 37 are confirmed in this territory, while one species, Odontosia carmelita (Esper, 1798), is considered extinct. No reliable records were found for the remaining two species, Clostera anastomosis (Linnaeus, 1758) and Notodonta torva (Hübner, [1809]). The updated list of Iberian Notodontidae is provided, along with distribution maps for each species based on a 10×10 km UTM grid. The results are analysed and discussed considering the sampling efforts conducted in each province.

New data on Gracillariidae from the Canary Islands, Spain. Part 1. Gracillariinae, Oecophyllembiinae (Insecta: Lepidoptera)

Per Falck — 2025-12-30

Two new species are described from the Canary Islands, Spain, Caloptilia coriarella Falck sp. nov. from La Palma and Madeira, Portugal and Metriochroa carreteriaella Falck sp. nov. from Gran Canaria. Aspilapteryx anagensis Klimesch, 1979, reinst. stat. is removed from synonymy of Aspilapteryx multipunctella (Chrétien, 1917) and reinstated as a distinct species. Aspilapteryx multipunctella (Chrétien, 1917) and Dextellia dorsilineella (Amsel, 1935) are recorded as new to the Canary Islands. Caloptilia perseae (Busck, 1920) is removed from the list of Canary Islands Lepidoptera due to misidentification, Dialectica imperialella (Zeller, 1847) and Leucospilapteryx omissella (Stainton, 1848) are removed from the same list because of the unconfirmed and probably erroneous records. Photographs of the adults of the new species are provided. Photographs of the genitalia of the discussed species are provided, or references are given to literature where they are figured. All the new species are barcoded

Assessment of Papilionoidea Diversity and Host Plant Correlations amid Anthropogenic Impacts in District Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh (India) (Insecta: Lepidoptera)

Sushmita Prakash — 2025-12-30

This study evaluates the impact of anthropogenic activities on Papilionoidea diversity in Barabanki district, Uttar Pradesh (India), by analyzing the relationship between Papilionoidea and their host plants across urban, rural, and forest gradients. Field surveys documented 76 Papilionoidea species across five families, with Nymphalidae being the most prevalent (36.84%). Species richness was highest in forests (66 species), followed by rural (53) and urban areas (39). Among 156 plant species recorded, 89 were identified as host plants. Statistical analysis highlighted significant correlation between Papilionoidea and plant diversity, emphasizing the importance of host plant availability. Forest habitats showed the highest Shannon and Simpson indices (3.92 and 0.97 for Lepidoptera; 3.41 and 0.95 for plants), indicating rich biodiversity, while urban areas showed the lowest, illustrating adverse effect of Urbanization. Despite reduced species’ richness, plant evenness was higher in urban areas, potentially due to fewer dominant species. These results
emphasize that human-driven habitat loss reduces biodiversity, advocating for conservation strategies, such as afforestation and habitat protection, to sustain Lepidoptera populations and ecological stability. This study provides baseline data crucial for future research and conservation planning in Barabanki and similar regions.

Two new species of the genus Teldenia Moore, 1882 from the islands of Buru in Indonesia and Mindanao in the Philippines (Lepidoptera: Drepanidae, Drepaninae)

Andrés Expósito-Hermosa — 2025-12-30

Teldenia buruanae Expósito, sp. nov. from Indonesia and Teldenia apoe Expósito, sp. nov. from Philippines are described. Illustrations of the adults and genitalia are included.

Bioecological aspects of Pseudautomeris luteata (Walker, 1865), Argentina (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae)

María Victoria Boaglio — 2025-12-30

Bioecological aspects of Pseudautomeris luteata (Walker, 1865) were investigated in the province of Misiones, with the first record of Belvosia sp. parasitizing the pupae and Solanum granulosoleprosum Dunal, as a nutritional plant for the species. Additionally, an update on the distribution of P. luteata in South America is provided, contributing valuable information for the establishment of conservation and control strategies for medically or agronomically important species.

New larval host plants association of Pieris canidia indica Evans, 1926 from India (Lepidoptera: Pieridae)

Monish Kumar Thapa — 2025-12-30

A survey conducted in Uttarey village, located in the western district of Sikkim, India, has revealed important findings regarding the larval host plants of the Pieris canidia indica Evans, 1926. This study is particularly noteworthy as it implicates Matthiola incana (L.) W. T. Aiton from the Brassicaceae family and Spinacia oleracea (L.) from the family Chenopodiaceae as new larval host plants for this species. This discovery is the first report of these plants serving as host plants for Pieris canidia indica Evans, 1926 in India. It adds valuable knowledge to the ecology of the Papilionoidea and expands the known range of larval food sources for this species.

Uncovering the grape-like aroma of Atlides polybe (Linnaeus, 1763) (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae, Theclinae)

Carlos Eduardo Beserra Nobre — 2025-12-30

In our study, we examined the volatile androconial scent chemistry of Atlides polybe (Linnaeus, 1763), a Lycaenidae species known for its distinctive “grape-like” aroma. This is the first Theclinae species to have its androconial secretions chemically investigated. Analysis of solvent sample using gas chromatographymass spectrometry revealed 13 ion peaks corresponding to distinct volatile compounds. Among these, methyl anthranilate emerged as the dominant compound, primarily associated with the aldehydes heptanal, octanal, and (E)-2-decenal. This study marks the first report of methyl anthranilate as a volatile compound in Papilionoidea. Interestingly, methyl anthranilate is widely used as the primary grape flavoring agent in the flavor and fragrance industry, matching the scent emitted by A. polybe. The presence of methyl anthranilate as an androconial constituent, along with aldehydes imparting fruity odors, delineates a unique chemical bouquet among Papilionoidea. This composition likely serves as a sex pheromone and may also fulfill complementary functions, such as predator deterrence.

Diversity of Papilionoidea in the Tamanduá Farm, Septentrional Sertaneja Depression Ecoregion, Caatinga, Semiarid, Santa Teresinha, Paraíba, Northeast, Brazil (Insecta: Lepidoptera)

Aurino Ferreira-Júnior — 2025-12-30

The objective of this study was to know the composition, richness and abundance of Papilionoidea with entomological net, in different environments and distinct periods in the Caatinga biome or Semiarid region during 12 months in the Tamanduá Farm. A total of 5556 individuals were recorded, with 82 species of Papilionoidea in a systematic survey and subsequently 93 species. The estimators of richness or diversity extrapolated from 85.5 (Chao 1) to 121.75 (ChaoRichness - Incidence) and highlighted the ICE with 93.4 species. Hesperiidae and Nymphalidae were the most representative families, followed by others. An unprecedented record was found for Northeast and two for Semiarid-Caatinga, five new records were described to the state of Paraíba and 24 unpublished records for the ecoregion of the Septentrional Sertaneja Depression. The importance of the remaining of ciliary forest for the protection of Papilionoidea was evidenced, allowing the permanence of certain species in the area even in dry period, which has a strong influence on the conservation of this group in population dynamics and community resilience.

A review of the Neotropical Apatelodidae genus Prothysana Walker, 1855 (Lepidoptera: Bombycoidea)

Vitor O. Becker — 2025-12-30

Three species of Prothysana Walker, 1855, are recognized, one of them, from Brazil, described as new: P. felderi (Druce, 1887); P. magna Becker & Orlandin, sp. nov., and P. terminalis Walker, 1855. Diagnosis, key, and illustrations of both the adults and the genitalia are presented to enable their recognition.

New and interesting Portuguese Lepidoptera records from 2024 (Insecta: Lepidoptera)

João Nunes — 2025-12-30

This paper is the nineteenth in the series of annual summaries presenting new information on Portuguese Lepidoptera. Based on fieldwork and studies carried out by the authors and others during 2024, ten species are added to the Portuguese Lepidoptera fauna, including one species new to the Iberian Peninsula, while one species is removed. In addition, several new province and other noteworthy records are reported. A summary of recent publications affecting the Portuguese fauna is also provided. The revised total number of Lepidoptera species recorded from Portugal, considering also the taxonomic updates discussed in recent publications, now stands at 2816.

Confirmation of the subspecific status of Polyommatus huberti arpaensis Charmeux, 2018 and description of a new subspecies of Polyommatus pseudactis (Forster, 1960) from the Sevan region (Gegharkunik, Armenia) based on evidence from DNA barcodes (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae)

Jean-François Charmeux — 2025-12-30

Based on evidence from mitochondrial DNA barcodes, the subspecific rank of the taxon Polyommatus huberti arpaensis Charmeux, 2018 is confirmed. Even though the populations of this species from Vayots Dzor and Gegharkunik show small morphological differences, they are here considered as local variants of P. huberti arpaensis due to lack of differentiation in DNA barcodes. Morphological observations supported by DNA barcode data also revealed a new subspecies, described here as P. pseudactis sevanensis subsp. nov. from the Sevan Lake region (Armenia, Gegharkunik Province).

A new species of the genus Epiplema Herrich-Schäffer, [1855] from China (Lepidoptera: Uraniidae, Epipleminae)

Ming-Xu Han — 2025-12-30

A new species Epiplema sinica Han & Han, sp. nov.is described from Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Guangdong, Fujian, Jiangxi, Sichaun, Yunnan Provinces, China. The images of the adults and the genitalia of both sexes are illustrated, and compared with the related species E. albida (Hampson, 1891).

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Antonio Vives Moreno — 2025-12-30

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