ZooKeys (Dec 2012)

Taxonomic study of the genus Thisizima Walker, 1864 in China, with descriptions of two new species (Lepidoptera, Tineidae)

  • Linlin Yang,
  • Houhun Li,
  • Roger Kendrick

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.254.3952
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 254, no. 0
pp. 109 – 120

Abstract

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The taxonomic study of the genus Thisizima Walker, 1864 is carried out in China. Thisizima subceratella sp. n. and T. fasciaria sp. n. are described as new based on the specimens collected in Fujian, Hainan and Hong Kong. Detailed male and female genitalia are described for the first time for the genus. Photographs of adults and genital structures are provided. A checklist of all the described species is included.