Review of genus Palpita Hübner (Lepidoptera: Crambidae: Spilomelinae) from Laos, part 2: B group

Abstract

The second part of the genus Palpita from Laos is reviewed, with eight newly recorded species: P. aureolina Inoue, 1997, P. sejunctalis Inoue, 1997, P. pajnii Kirti & Rose, 1992, P. perunionalis Inoue, 1994, P. simplicissima Inoue, 1997, P. griseofascialis Inoue, 1997, P. nigricollis (Snellen, 1895), and P. picticostalis (Hampson, 1896). A key to the species of this group, and the illustrations of adults and genitalia are presented.

Keywords

• Pyraloidea
• Palpita
• New record
• Distribution
• Southeast Asia