To the knowledge of geometrid moth fauna (Lepidoptera, Geometridae) of Tajikistan. Part 3

Abstract

An annotated list of 65 species of moths collected in Tajikistan in 2021 is given. Artemidora dinoensis Weisert, 2002, Chlorissa arkitensis Viidalepp, 1986, Epirrhoe alternata (Müller, 1764), Eupithecia subumbrata ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775), Idaea macropaga Wiltshire, 1966 and Pseudocinglis eurata (Prout, 1913) were found for the first time in the studied territory. Photodraphs of geometrid moths are given for two pairs of similar species, Artemidora dinoensis – A. andrea Weisert, 2002 and Idaea macropaga – I. darvasica Viidalepp, 1988, and morphological differences between them are discussed. The characteristic features of a number of rare species are given. Two taxa, Charissa sp. and Hydra sp., require additional research.

Keywords

• lepidoptera
• geometridae
• new localities
• fauna
• tajikistan