Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics

Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics

Ratasa alienalis (Eversmann, 1844) (Lep.: Pyralidae: Phycitinae), a genus and species new to Iran

Document Type : Original Research

Author
Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection (IRIPP), Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Tehran.
Abstract
The genus Ratasa Herrich-Schäffer, 1849 and R. alienalis (Eversmann, 1844) are identified based on a single male specimen collected in Golestan National Park, Sulgerd region and preserved in the Hayk Mirzayans Insect Museum. Both genus and species are newly reported for the fauna of Iran. Taxonomic characterization of the species as well as the adult male and male genitalia figures are presented herein.

Graphical Abstract

Ratasa alienalis (Eversmann, 1844) (Lep.: Pyralidae: Phycitinae), a genus and species new to Iran
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Volume 5, Issue 4
Autumn 2019
Pages 263-267

  • Receive Date 06 July 2019
  • Revise Date 27 August 2019
  • Accept Date 12 September 2019
  • Publish Date 09 October 2019