Taxonomic review of the genus Epilepia Janse, 1931 from China, with descriptions of two new species (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae, Epipaschiinae)
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Lepidoptera, Pyralidae, Epipaschiinae, Epilepia, new species, ChinaAbstract
Three species of the genus Epilepia Janse, 1931 from China are reviewed. Epilepia denticulata Rong & Li, sp. n. and E. longaduncata Rong & Li, sp. n. are described as new. Photographs of adults and genitalia are provided.
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