2026-03-29
Ignác Richter, Jan Šumpich
A new species of Coleophoridae, Coleophora inconspicua Richter & Šumpich, sp. nov., is described from rocky habitat near Albarracín (Teruel) in Spain. Coleophora afrodianthi Tabell, 2023, until recently confused with C. dianthi Herrich-Schäffer, [1855], is recorded from Europe for the first time. Photographs of adults, as well as photos of their genitalia and abdominal segment, are provided for both species.
2026-03-29
Andrés Expósito-Hermosa
Chiasmia delacallei sp. nov., Entomopteryx cifuentesi sp. nov., Entomopteryx torresi sp. nov. and Entomopteryx fernandezi sp. nov. are described from the Philippines. Images of adults and genitalia of the males are included.
2026-03-29
Oscar Mahecha-J., Vanessa Díaz-S., Alexander García-García, Miguel Gonzalo Andrade-C., Tomasz W. Pyrcz
Various human activities, including mining, have significantly impacted ecosystems in Colombia, leading to a decline in biodiversity. These activities have led to changes in the distribution and diversity of different species, such as Lepidoptera. A study was conducted to analyze the changes in the diversity of Papilionoidea in a peri-urban forest located in Bogotá, twelve years after the cessation of mining activities in the area. Seven study stations were established, and standardized sampling techniques were employed to collect Papilionoidea. The results showed an increase in Nymphalidae diversity compared to studies conducted in the early years after the end of mining in the area. The most common Nymphalidae belonged to the Pronophilina subtribe. This research demonstrates the success of ecological restoration projects implemented in the area after the cessation of mining activities, which allowed for the recolonization of the region by various species, indicating the regeneration of the Andean Mountain Forest. Further studies focused on ecological restoration in the area are recommended, as positive effects on the assemblage of Andean Lepidoptera fauna have been observed.
2026-03-29
Eugen V. Tsvetkov
A new species, Ceratoxanthis intermedia Tsvetkov, sp. n., is described from Dagestan (East Caucasus), based on a series of males. C. intermedia has no visible external differences from C. externana (Eversmann, 1844) and C. rakosyella Wieser & Huemer, 2000 and can be separated from these two species by details in the male genitalia structure. Illustrations of the male genitalia of the new species are provided as well as of four compared species: C. externana , C. rakosyella , C. saratovica Trematerra, 2010 and C. giansalottii Bassi, 2014.
2026-03-29
Antoine Lévêque, Peder Skou, Claude Tautel, Timo Ranki
The authors describe a new species, cryptic of Eupithecia sardoa Dietze, 1910, revealed by genetic studies. Eupithecia iberica sp. nov. was discovered in Spain (Ibiza and southern Andalusia). The species is described, and the male and female genitalia are presented. The new species is very close to Eupithecia sardoa , with which it is compared. The holotype is preserved in the collection of the second author and paratypes are distributed among several collections, including that of the Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales (Madrid, Spain). The authors take this opportunity to review the history of the discovery of Eupithecia sardoa and what is currently knowledge about this species. The two Mediterranean taxa iberica sp. nov. and sardoa belong to a group of related species associated with Juniperus .
2026-03-29
Petr Ya. Ustjuzhanin, Vasily N. Kovtunovich
Three new species from the Philippines are described: Nippoptilia jakobi Ustjuzhanin & Kovtunovich sp. nov.; Hellinsia zurilinae Ustjuzhanin & Kovtunovich sp. nov.; Pterophorus aurora Ustjuzhanin & Kovtunovich sp. nov. One species, Asiaephorus sythoffi (Snellen, 1903), is recorded from the Philippines for the first time.
2026-03-29
Martiño Cabana, Rafael Vázquez-Graña, Susana Fraga-Sanjurjo
We report the first confirmed observations of Daphnis nerii (Linnaeus, 1758) in Galicia (Spain) after almost 150 years without having observed the species and highlight the importance of citizen science platforms to detect rare species.