A new species of the genus Comostola Meyrick, 1888 from Xizang, China (Lepidoptera: Geometridae)

Authors

  • Boxin Wen Xizang Agricultural & Animal Husbandry University
  • Zhaohui Pan Xizang Agricultural & Animal Husbandry University
  • Hongxiang Han Chinese Academy of Sciences

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.57065/shilap.1123

Keywords:

Lepidoptera, Geometridae, Comostola, diagnosis, morphology, taxonomy, new record, China

Abstract

Comostola rectiuscula Wen, Pan & Han, sp. nov., described as a new species from Xizang, China. Additionally, C. caerulea Warren, 1893 recorded as new for the fauna of China. Description and diagnoses for both species are provided, and their external characters and genitalia are illustrated.

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2026-03-30

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Wen, B., Pan, Z., & Han, H. (2026). A new species of the genus Comostola Meyrick, 1888 from Xizang, China (Lepidoptera: Geometridae). SHILAP Revista De lepidopterología, 54(213), 107–114. https://doi.org/10.57065/shilap.1123

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