A Contribution to the Knowledge of the Lepidoptera Fauna of Albania 2

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Autor(en)/Author(s): Beshkov Stoyan V.

Artikel/Article: A Contribution to the knowledge of the Lepidoptera fauna of Albania 2. Some findings of a collecting trip in September 1993 (Lepidoptera, Macrolepidoptera) 365-399 ©Ges. zur Förderung d. Erforschung von Insektenwanderungen e.V. München, download unter www.zobodat.at Atalanta (June 1995) 26(1/2): 365-399, Würzburg, ISSN 0171-0079 A Contribution to the knowledge of the Lepidoptera fauna of Albania 2. Some findings of a collecting trip in September 1993 (Lepidoptera, Macrolepidoptera) by STOYAN B es h k o v received 16. IV. 1994

Abstract: This article is a result of a collecting trip of the author in Albania during September 17th—26th. Data for 108 Macrolepidoptera species are presented. 7 genera and 26 species are new for the fauna of Albania. One species - Nola squalida Staudinger , 1870 is new for the Balkan peninsula; for two other species their occurrence in the Balkans is assured. For the mentioned species all known localities are given using the available literature about Alba nia after Rebel & Z erny (1931). Illustrations of the male and female genitalia as well as photographs of a large portion of the species are given.

During September, 17th—26th 1993 I had the possibility of visiting Albania for a second time. The collecting trip had been made by car. The trip involved primarily the Albanian sea coast due to the availability of roads. My previous trip had shown this to be one of the most inter esting area whose species differ from those found in the countryside. More over, the moun tains are unattractive concerning Lepidoptera during this season. Part of the material was collected by a Bulgarian student, Boyan Petrov , a member of the Bulgarian speleological expedition in North Albania, May-June 1993. All the localities mentioned in this paper are marked on the map and explained in the text. The uncommented moths were collected by the author using a 250W UV-lamp and are part of the author's collection. Only a small part of the species (Geometridae: Sterrhinae, Laren- tiinae) is still undetermined. Another part of the species (migrants) are published (Beshkov , 1995). Genital preparations are made by the author for most of the specimens. A portion of them are figured here. This is to avoid future misunderstandings concerning the identity of the species reported. It is necessary, because there are some doubts about correct determina tion and recently reported species by Albanian authors. Furthermore, following Rebel & Z erny (1931), no illustrations of Albanian specimens and their genitals have been made. The pictures of the genitalia were taken by Mr. I. Stoychev and the author. The map was prepared by Mr. S. Abadjiev (Sofia). The picture of the Lepidoptera species were taken by the author together with S. Y otov . Because of difficult access to most articles, as they are inaccessible having been published in Albania in Albanian, all the literature for the country after Rebel & Z erny (1931) is referred here. Thus all the localities mentioned prior in literature, are given for the species mentioned in this article. For every locality all authors in chronological order are given. The systematic order of the families given follows Leraut (1980) and Arbeitsgemeinschaft Nordbayeri - scher Entomologen (1988). The systematic of the family Noctuidae is given according to Fibiger & H acker (1990).

3 6 5 ©Ges. zur Förderung d. Erforschung von Insektenwanderungen e.V. München, download unter www.zobodat.at Explanation of the localities: Boga v. - village in North Albania, Prokletie Mt. Durresi - town in West Albania, Adriatic Sea coast. The Botanical garden near Tirana (Kopshti botanik) - Tirana district, Selita e vogel, 4 km south of Tirana. Kruja - town in West Albania, 20 km North of Tirana. Laguna Patok - lagoon on North Albanian Adriatic Sea coast, Lo? district. Velipoja plazh - resort in North-West Albania, Shkodra district Adriatic Sea coast, on the borderline with Montenegro. Zogaj v. - village in North-West Albania, West coast of the Shkodra lake, 1 km from the borderline with Montenegro. Kushi - Tirana district (Qendra koshar), 15 km West of Tirana. Curila - West Albania, Adriatic Sea coast, 6 km north of Durresi town. Levan - South-West Albania, between Fieri and Vlora, 5 km from Fieri. Dhermi v. - South-West Albania, Ionian Sea coast, between Vlora and Saranda, 400 m. Himara v. - village in South-West Albania, near the Ionian Sea coast. Butrinti - ancient town in South Albania, on the strait of the lake Butrinti, Ionian Sea coast, facing Greek island Korfu. Muzina v. - village in South Albania, near Delvina town, East of Saranda. Gjirokastra - town in South Albania near Drino river.

Family Hepialidae

Triodia adriatica (Osthelder , 1931) The Botanical garden near Tirana, 17.IX.1993, one female specimen (pi. 1, fig. 1); Gjiroka stra, 26.IX.1993, one dried male specimen resting on a lamp, (Gen. prep. 6, 09.XII.1993, fig. 1) (pi. 1, fig. 2). New species for Albania.

Family Hesperlidae

Pyrgus malvae (Linnaeus , 1758) Above Boga v., 1850m, 20.-30.V. 1993,1 male specimen, B. Petrov leg., (Gen. prep. 1,7.III. 1994). Known from: Pashtrik [Beshtriqu] (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Alberti , 1965). Kulla e Lumes (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Alberti , 1965). Shkala e Bicaj (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Alberti , 1965). Djalica e Lumes (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Alberti , 1965). Korabi (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Alberti , 1965). Kugi (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Alberti , 1965). Tirana (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Alberti , 1965). Mara- naj, 1576m (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Alberti , 1965). Mai i Shenjit, 1485m (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Alberti , 1965). Zepe Mt. (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Alberti , 1965). Munela Mt. (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Alberti , 1965). Durresi (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Alberti , 1965). Vlora (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Alberti , 1965)

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ADRIATIC SEA Tirana MACEDONIA

IONIAN 25 km SEA ALBANIA © S . ABADJIEV, 1994

3 6 7 ©Ges. zur Förderung d. Erforschung von Insektenwanderungen e.V. München, download unter www.zobodat.at Syrichtus proto (Esper , [1805-1808]) Near Himara v., 24.IX.1993, 2 male specimens (Gen. prep. 1-2, 9.11.1994, fig. 2); Near Muzi- na v., 6.IX.1993, many specimens, collected five female specimens (pi. 1, figs. 3-4). New genus and a new species for Albania, not mentioned in Murraj (1972) and Misja (1984).

Carcharodus alceae (Esper , [1780]) Near Muzina v., 26.IX.1993, many specimens, collected one male specimen. Known from: Kulla e Lumes (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Alberti , 1965). Shkodra (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Alber ti, 1965). Elbasani (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Alberti , 1965). Tirana (Gaskin , 1990). Oroshi (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Alberti , 1965). Vlora (Gaskin , 1990). Borshi south of Vlora [north of Saranda] (Alberti , 1965). Iba under Krraba (Alberti , 1965). Poligani west of Tomorri (Alber ti, 1965). Bize by Shengjergji, 1400-1500 m (Alberti , 1965). Berati (Gaskin , 1990). Durresi (Gaskin , 1990). Fieri (Gaskin , 1990). Ksamil (Gaskin , 1990). Rina (Gaskin , 1990).

Gegenes nostrodamus (Fabricius , 1793) Near Himara v., 24.IX.1993, 1 female specimen (pi. 1, fig. 5). Known from: Durresi (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Alberti , 1965). Portes, 6 km north of Durresi (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Alberti , 1965). Kishbardha (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Alberti , 1965).

Gegenes pumilio (Hoffmansegg , 1803) Laguna Patok, 18.IX.1993, one male specimen (pi. 1, fig. 6). Known from: Shkodra as G. lefebvrei Rbr . (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Alberti , 1965). Tirana (Gaskin , 1990). Rrushkull [Adriatic Sea coast near Durresi town] as G. lefebvrei Rbr . (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Alberti , 1965). Apolonia (Gaskin , 1990). Butrinti (Gaskin , 1990). Fieri (Gaskin , 1990).

Family Nymphalidae

Subfamily Satyrinae

Hipparchia syriaca (Staudinger , 1871) Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993, 1 female (Gen. prep. 11, 02.XII.1993) (fig. 3) and 1 male specimen, (Gen. prep. 12, 02.XII.1993, fig. 4). Known from: Kulla e Lumes (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Trektani (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Kruma (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Gorozhub (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Bushtrica (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Vora (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Butrinti (Gaskin , 1990). Cikali (Rebel & Z erny, 1931).

Hipparchia volgensis delattini Kudrna, 1975 Kushi, 21.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 10, 07.XII.1993), female; near Himara v., 24.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 9, 07.XII.1993), male. New species for Albania, not mentioned in Murraj (1972) and Misja (1984).

Hipparchia fatua (Freyer , 1845) Butrinti, 25.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 10, 02.XII.1993), female. New species for Albania, not men tioned in Murraj (1972) and Misja (1984).

368 ©Ges. zur Förderung d. Erforschung von Insektenwanderungen e.V. München, download unter www.zobodat.at Coenonympha pamphilus (Linnaeus , 1758) Velipoja plazh, 19.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 8, 07.XII.1993), male. Known from: Pashtrik [Beshtriqu] (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Kruma (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Kulla e Lumes (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Djalica e Lumes (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Tirana (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Gaskin , 1990). Rina (Gaskin , 1990). Larushku (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Shkodra (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Bardanjolt (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Han i Hotit (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Ver- moshi (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Kaginjeti (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Mai i Shenjit (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Fani (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Oroshi (Rebel & Zerny, 1931). Durresi (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Moucha , 1963a). Bazar Shjak (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Vora (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Vlora (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Ksamil (Gaskin , 1990). Elbasani (Moucha , 1963a).

Family Geometridae

Subfamily Oenochrominae

Orthostixis cribraria (Hubner , 1799) Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993, one male specimen (pi. 1, fig. 7.). Known from: Kulla e Lumes (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Dajti, Shkall Prisk, 850 m (Urbahn , 1966). Ujet e Ftohte near Vlora (Misja , 1990).

Subfamily Sterrhinae

Cyclophora suppunctaria (Zeller , 1847) Velipoja plazh, 19.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 7, 16.XII.1993, fig. 5), male. Known from: Dajti, Shkall Prick, 850 m, VI—VII.1961 as Cosymbia (Urbahn , 1966).

Subfamily Ennominae

Ligdia adustata ([Denis & S chiffermuller ], 1775) Laguna Patok, 18.IX.1993, one female specimen. Known from: Pashtrik [Beshtriqu] (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Kulla e Lumes (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Bicaj (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Shkodra (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Tirana (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Bize by Shengjergji, 1400-1500 m (Urbahn , 1966). Durresi (Urbahn , 1966). Bardhor near Kavaja (Misja , 1977). Fushe-Kuqe (Misja , 1977).

Macaria aestimaria Hubner , [1809] Velipoja plazh, 19.IX.1993, one female specimen (pi. 1, fig. 8). Known from: Rogozhina (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Tirana (Misja , 1977). Marikaj near Tirana (Misja , 1977). Fushe-Kuqe (Misja , 1977). Lezha (Misja , 1977). Divjaka (Misja , 1977). Kune (Misja , 1977).

Eumera regina Staudinger , 1892 Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993, one male specimen; Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993, 3 male specimens (pi. 1 fig. 9). New genus and a new species for Albania.

369 ©Ges. zur Förderung d. Erforschung von Insektenwanderungen e.V. München, download unter www.zobodat.at Crocallis elinguaria (Linnaeus , 1758) Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993. Known from: Tirana (Misja , 1977). Marikaj near Tirana (Misja , 1977).Tomorrice (Misja , 1977).

Menophra abruptaria (Thunberg , 1792) Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993, 1 male specimen (pi. 1, fig. 10). Known from: Kulla e Lumes (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Shkodra (Rebel & Zerny, 1931). Tirana (Misja , 1977). Lezha (Misja , 1977). Mamurrasi (Misja , 1977). Golemi near Kavaja (Misja , 1977). Mbas Deje (Misja , 1977).

Peribatodes rhomboidarius ([Denis & Schiffermuller ], 1775) Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993; Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 9, 09.XII.1993), male. Known from: Pashtrik [Beshtriqu] (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Kulla e Lumes (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Bicaj (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Tropoja (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Tirana (Rebel & Zerny, 1931; Misja , 1977). Shkodra (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Moucha , 1963b). Kupi (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Fani (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Munela Mount. (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Pashalimani, 17 km south of Vlora (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Borshi south of Vlora [north of Saranda] (Urbahn , 1966). Berati (Moucha , 1963b). Iba under Krraba (Urbahn , 1966; Misja , 1977). Mali Dajti (Moucha , 1963b). Dajti, Shkall Prisk, 850 m (Urbahn , 1966). Fushe-Kuqe (Misja , 1977). Burreli (Misja , 1977).

Peribatodes umbraria Hubner , [1809] Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993. Known from: Lushnja (Rebel & Zerny, 1931). Tirana (Misja , 1977). Iba [below Krraba Mt., Tirana district] (Misja , 1977).

Selidosema brunnearium (de Villers , 1789) Kushi, 21.IX.1993, 1 male specimen (Gen. prep. 2, 08.11.1994, figs. 6-9). New species for Albania.

Ascotis selenaria ([Denis & S chiffermuller ], 1775) The Botanical garden near Tirana, 17.IX.1993, one male specimen; Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993, 2 male specimens. Known from: Kulla e Lum6s (Rebel & Zerny, 1931). Shkodra (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Moucha , 1963b). Mamurrasi (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Borshi south of Vlora [north of Saranda] (Urbahn , 1966). Mali Dajti (Moucha , 1963b). Tirana (Misja , 1977). Marikaj near Tirana (Misja , 1977). Bardhor near Kavaja (Misja , 1977). Golemi near Kavaja (Misja , 1977). Gorica near Korga (Misja , 1977). Fushe-Kuqe (Misja , 1977). Burreli (Misja , 1977).

Rhoptria asperaria Hubner , 1814 Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993, about 8-10 specimens, collected 4 male specimens (pi. 1, fig. 11). Known from: Rogozhina (Rebel & Zerny, 1931); (Beshkov & M isja , 1995). Lushnja (Rebel & Z erny, 1931); (Beshkov & Misja , 1955). Borshi south of Vlora [north of Saranda] (Urbahn , 1966); (Beshkov & Misja , 1995). Mali me Gropa, Livadhet e Selites 1000-1100 m (Urbahn , 1966); (Beshkov & M isja , 1995). Dhermi v. between Saranda and Vlora (Beshkov & Misja , 1995).

3 7 0 ©Ges. zur Förderung d. Erforschung von Insektenwanderungen e.V. München, download unter www.zobodat.at Gnophos sartata Treitschke , 1827 Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993, 1 male specimen. Known from: Shkodra (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Urbahn , 1966; Beshkov & M isja , 1995). Rogozhina (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Urbahn , 1966; Beshkov & M isja , 1995). Elbasani (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Moucha , 1963b; Beshkov & M isja , 1995). Durresi (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Urbahn , 1966; Beshkov & M isja , 1995). Vlora (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Urbahn , 1966; Beshkov & M isja , 1995). Borshi south of Vlora [north of Saranda] (Urbahn , 1966; Beshkov & M isja , 1995). Uji i Ftohte south of Tepelena (Urbahn , 1966; Beshkov & Misja , 1995). Butrinti (Misja , 1990; Beshkov & M isja , 1995). Lezha district, Kakarriqi v. (Beshkov & Misja , 1995). Limagi v. near Shkodra lake (Beshkov & M isja , 1995). Dhermi v. between Saranda and Vlora (Beshkov & Misja , 1995).

Aspilates ochrearius (Rossi, 1794) The Botanical garden near Tirana, 17.IX.1993, one male specimen; Butrinti, 25.IX.1993. Known from: Kulla e Lumes (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Tirana (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Misja , 1977). Fushe- Kuqe (Misja , 1977). Shkodra (Rebel & Zerny, 1931). Rogozhina (Rebel & Zerny, 1931). Kugi (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Bazar Shjak (Rebel & Zerny, 1931). Pogradetz, on Ohrid lake, 700- 1000 m (Urbahn , 1966). Gorica near Korga (Misja , 1977).

Family Lasiocampidae

Lasiocampa trifolii ([Denis & S chiffermuller ], 1775) The Botanical garden near Tirana, 17.IX.1993, many specimens; Laguna Patok, 18.IX.1993; Velipoja plazh, 19.IX.1993; Kushi, 21.IX.1993; Levan, 23.IX.1993; Butrinti, 25.IX.1993, two male specimens. Known from: Tirana (R ebel & Z erny , 1931; M isja , 1978). Mammurasi (Misja , 1978). Rogozhina (R ebel & Z erny , 1931). Divjaka near Lushnja (M isja , 1978). Lushnja (R ebel & Z erny , 1931). Gorica near Korga (M isja , 1978).

Gastropacha quercifolia (Linnaeus , 1758) Shkodra lake, Zogaj v., 20.IX. 1993. Known from: Tirana (M isja , 1978). Marikaj near Tirana (Misja , 1978). Fushe-Kuqe (Misja , 1978). Vora (R ebel & Z erny , 1931). Rogozhina (R ebel & Z erny , 1931). Divjaka near Lushnja (Misja , 1978). Mammurasi (M isja , 1978). Kune near Lezha (Misja , 1978).

Odonestis pruni (Linnaeus , 1758) Velipoja plazh, 19.IX.1993; Kushi, 21.IX.1993. Known from: Kulla e Lumes (R ebel & Z erny , 1931). Tirana (Misja , 1978). Marikaj near Tirana (Misja , 1978). Lezha (M isja , 1978). Mammurasi (Misja , 1978). Fushe-Kuqe (Misja , 1978). Turan near Korga (M isja , 1978). Bardhor near Kavaja (M isja , 1978). Durresi (M isja , 1978). Shkodra (R ebel & Z erny , 1931; Misja , 1978).

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Lemonia taraxaci strigata Rebel , 1910 Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993, one male specimen (pi. 2, fig. 1), (Gen. prep. 1, 08.11.1994, fig. 10). Similar to L. ballioni Christoph , 1888, which occurs in Turkey, Caucasia, S. Greece and the Greek islands (Malicky , 1992). The main difference is in the shape of the uncus: in L. ballioni it is pointed, whereas in L. taraxaci it is forked (fig. 11). Known from: Lushnja (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Lemonia taraxaci Esp . without mentioned subspecies is reported from: Gorica near Korga (Misja , 1978). Turan near Korga (Misja , 1978). Hogisht near Korga (Misja , 1978). Pogradetz, on Ohrid lake (Misja , 1978).

Family Notodontidae

Phalera bucephala (Linnaeus , 1758) Velipoja plazh, 19.IX. 1993, 1 male specimen. Known from: Tirana (Misja , 1978). Vermoshi (Misja , 1978).

Phalera bucephaloides (Ochsenheimer , 1810) Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993; Butrinti, 25.IX.1993. Known from: Kulla e Lumes (Rebel & Z erny, 1931). Marikaj near Tirana (Misja , 1978). Durresi (Misja , 1978). Fushe-Kuqe (Misja , 1978).

Furcula furcula (Clerck , 1759) Velipoja plazh, 19.IX. 1993,1 male specimen. Known from: Tirana (Misja , 1978). Marikaj near Tirana (Misja , 1978). Korga (Misja , 1978).

Notodonta ziczac (Linnaeus , 1758) Velipoja plazh, 19.IX.1993, 1 female specimen. Known from: Tirana (Misja , 1978). Marikaj near Tirana (Misja , 1978). Fushe-Kuqe (Misja , 1978). Burrelii (Misja , 1978). Vermoshi (Misja , 1978).

Drymonia querna ([Denis & S chiffermuller ], 1775) Levan, 23.IX.1993, 1 male; Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993; Butrinti, 25.IX.1993. Known from: Kulla e Lumes (Rebel & Z erny, 1931).

Figs. 1-9 Fig. 1: Triodia adriatica (Osthelder , 1931), d, Gjirokastra, 26.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 6, 09.XII. 1993). Fig. 2: Syrichtus proto (Esper , [1805-1808]), d, near Himara v., 24.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 2, 9.11.1994). Fig. 3: Hipparchia syriaca (Staudinger , 1871), 9, Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 11, 02.XII.1993). Fig. 4: Hipparchia syriaca (Staudinger , 1871), d, Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 12, 02.XII.1993). Fig. 5: Cyclophora suppunctaria (Zeller , 1847), d, Velipoja, 19.IX. 1993, (Gen. prep. 7, 16.XII.1993). Figs. 6-8: Selidosema brunnearium (de Villers , 1789), d, Kushi, 21.IX.1993 (Uncus and tegumen, lateral view, and aedoeagus, lateral and ventral view). Fig. 9: Selidosema brunnearium (de Villers , 1789), d, Kushi, 21 .IX.1993

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Pheosia tremula (Clerck , 1759) Velipoja plazh, 19.IX.1993, 2 male specimens. The record by Misja (1978) as Phoesia tremacula Cl. from Fushe-Kuqe probably refers to Pheosia tremula Cl.

Family Thaumetopoeidae

Thaumetopoea solitaria (Freyer , 1838) Butrinti, 25.IX.1993, 3 male specimens (pi. 2, fig. 2). New species for Albania.

Thaumetopoea pityocampa ([Denis & S chiffermuller ], 1775) The Botanical garden near Tirana, 17.IX. 1993, many specimens, collected 2 males; Velipoja plazh, 19.IX.1993, collected 4 male specimens; Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993, 1 male specimen. Known from: Bardhor near Kavaja as Thaumetopoea pinivora Tr. (Misja , 1978). Tirana as Thaumetopoea pinivora Tr. (Misja , 1978). Librazhdi as Thaumetopoea pinivora Tr. (Misja , 1978). Vermoshi as Thaumetopoea pinivora Tr. (Misja , 1978). Qarrishta near Librazhdi as Thaumetopoea pinivora T r. (Misja , 1978).

Family Lymantriidae

Actornis l-nigrum (Müller, 1764) Butrinti, 25.IX.1993. Known from: Marikaj near Tirana (M isja , 1978). Qarrishta near Librazhdii (Misja , 1978). Balgjaj near Bur- relii (M isja , 1978).

Figs. 10-17 Fig. 10: Lemonia taraxaci strigata Rebel , 1910, cf, Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993. Fig. 11: Lemonia taraxaci strigata Rebel , 1910, d, Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993 (Uncus, dorsal view). Fig. 12: Eilema deplana (Esper, 1787), d, Butrinti, 25.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 4, 02.XII.1993). Fig. 13: Dysgonia algira (Linnaeus , 1767), d, Kushi, 21.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 4, 30.XI.1993). Fig. 14: Dysgonia torrida (Guenee , 1852), d, Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 10, 23.XI.1993). Fig. 15: Nycteola siculana (Fuchs , 1899), 9, Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 3, 08.11.1994). Fig. 16: Acronicta tridens ([Denis & S chiffermuller ], 1775), d, Butrinti, 25.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 1, 19.XI.1993). Fig. 17: Acronicta psi (Linnaeus , 1758), d, Kushi, 21.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 2, 30.XI.1993)

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Eilema deplana (Esper, 1787) Butrinti, 25.IX.1993, 1 d (Gen. prep. 4, 02.XII.1993, fig. 12) and 1 $. Known from: Butrinti (Misja , 1990). Bistrice (Misja , 1990).

Eilema caniola (H ubner , [1803]) The Botanical garden near Tirana, 17.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 1-2, 09.XII.1993), males; Velipoja plazh, 19.IX.1993, one female specimen (Gen. prep. 3, 09.11.1994); Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993, 1 male specimen (Gen. prep. 6, 08.11.1994); Curila near Durresi town, 22.IX.1993, 1 male specimen (Gen. prep. 5, 08.11.1994); Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993, 1 male specimen (Gen. prep. 4, 08.11.1994). Known from: Kulla e Lurries (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Beshkov & M isja , 1995). Shengjini (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Beshkov & M isja, 1995). Rogozhina (R ebel & Z erny, 1931; B eshkov & M isja, 1995). Pashalimani 17km south of Vlora (Rebel & Z erny , 1931). Tirana (Moucha , 1963b; Beshkov & M isja , 1995). Vermoshi (Misja , 1990; Beshkov & M isja , 1995). Butrinti (Misja, 1990; Beshkov & M isja , 1995). Kopshti botanik (Botanical garden near Tirana) (Misja, 1990; Beshkov & M isja, 1995). Shkodra lake, Zogaj v. (Beshkov & M isja , 1995).

Phragmatobia caesarea (Goeze, 1781) N Albania, above Boga_v., 1850m, 02.VI.1993, 1 male specimen, B. Petrov leg. (pi. 2, fig. 3). New species for Albania.

Cymbalophora pudica (Esper, 1785) Kruja, two male specimens resting on the lamp of the Museum; Velipoja plazh, 19.IX.1993, 3 male (pi. 2, fig. 5) and one female (pi. 2, fig. 5) specimen; Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993, 5 male and one female specimen; Kushi, 21 .IX. 1993, 7 male specimens; Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993, in great number, about 50-60 specimens, collected 41 male specimens (pi. 2, fig. 4); Butrinti, 25.IX.1993, about 10-12 specimens, collected three male specimens. A common species in Albania. Almost all collected specimens are males. Known from: Lushnja (R ebel & Z erny , 1931). The specimen reported by Misja , (1978) from Hogishti as Euprepia pudica Esp. belongs to another species, Cymbalophora rivularis (Menetries, 1832) (B eshkov & M isja , 1995).

Fig. 18-27 Fig. 18: Cryphia ochsi Boursin , 1941, d, Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 3, 19.XI.1993). Fig. 19: Eublemma himmighoffeni (Milliére, 1867), d, Butrinti, 25.IX.1993,. (Gen. prep. 9, 02.XII.1993, valva). Fig. 20: Eublemma himmighoffeni (Milliére, 1867), d, Butrinti, 25.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 9, 02.XII.1993). Fig. 21: Ctenoplusia accentifera (Lefebvre , 1827), d, Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 5, 02.XII.1993). Fig. 22: Abrostola agnorista Dufay , 1956, d, Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 3, 23.XI.1993). Fig. 23: Epimecia ustula (Freyer, 1835), d, Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 7, 02.XII.1993). Fig. 24: Sesamia nonagrioides (Lefebvre , 1827), $, Velipoja, 19.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 5, 18.XII.1993). Fig. 25: Sesamia nonagrioides (Lefebvre , 1827), d, Levan, 23.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 7, 19.XI.1993). Fig. 26: Sesamia crética Lederer, 1857, d, Kushi, 21.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 5,19.XI.1993). Fig. 27: Sesamia crética Lederer, 1857, $, Velipoja, 19.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 11, 07.XII.1993).

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Family Noctuidae

Subfamily Hypeninae

Hypena lividalis (H ubner , 1796) Kruja, the museum, 18.IX.1993, 1 female resting on a lamp;Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993, one female specimen; Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993, 4 male specimens (PI. 2, fig. 7); Butrinti, 25.IX.1993, 1 male specimens. Known from: Shkodra (R ebel & Z erny , 1931; H einicke , 1965).

Subfamily Catocalinae

Catocala conjuncta (Esper, [1787]) Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993, one male specimen; Butrinti, 25.IX.1993, two male specimens. Known from: Tirana (R ebel & Z erny , 1931; H einicke , 1965). Valona [Vlora] (B uresch & I ltschew , 1915; B uresch & T uleschkow , 1935; H einicke , 1965).

Dysgonia algira (Linnaeus , 1767) Kushi, 21.IX.1993, 1 male, (Gen. prep. 4, 30.XI.1993) (fig. 13); Curila, 22.IX.1993. Known from: Shkodra lake, Zogaj v. (B eshkov & M isja , 1995). Tirana (H einicke , 1965; Misja , 1976; B eshkov & M isja , 1995). Kulla e Lumes (R ebel & Z erny , 1931; H einicke , 1965; B eshkov & Misja , 1995). Korabi (R ebel & Z erny , 1931; H einicke , 1965; B eshkov & M isja , 1995). Shko dra (R ebel & Z erny , 1931; Moucha , 1963b; H einicke , 1965; B eshkov & M isja , 1995). Fusha e Mbretit (R ebel & Z erny , 1931; H einicke , 1965; B eshkov & M isja , 1995). Durresi (R ebel & Z erny , 1931; H einicke , 1965; B eshkov & M isja , 1995). Poligani west of Tomorri (H einicke , 1965; B eshkov & M isja , 1995). Marikaj, Tirana district (Misja , 1976). One of the specimens

Figs. 28, 29, 32-36, 39, 40 Fig. 28: Polymixis culoti (Schawerda ., 1921), d, Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 11, 23.XI.1993). Fig. 29: Mesapamea secalis (Linnaeus , 1758), cT, Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 9, 23.XI.1993, valva). Fig. 32: Brithis crini pancratii (Cyrillo, 1787), d, Velipoja, 19.IX. 1993, (Gen. prep. 7, 07.XII.1993). Fig. 33: Discestra stigmosa (Christoph , 1887), d, Butrinti, (Gen. prep. 8, 30.XI.1993). Fig. 34: Leucania putrescens (H ubner , [1824]), d, Levan, 23.IX. 1993, (Gen. prep. 11,19.XI.1993). Fig. 35: Mythimna riparia (Rambur , 1829), d, Laguna Patok, 18.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 13,30.XI.1993). Fig. 36: Paranoctua comes (H ubner , [1813]), d, Butrin ti, 25.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 10, 30.XI.1993). Figs. 39-40: Lampra tirrenica (B iebinger , Speidel & Hanigk , 1983), d, Zogaj v., 20.IX.1992 (Gen. prep. 12, 30.XI.1993).

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Dysgonia torrida (Guenee , 1852) Durresi, 12.VI.1993, B. Petrov leg., 1 male specimen; NW Albania, Shkodra lake, 22.V. 1993, 1 female specimen, A. Zhalov leg. (PI. 2, fig. 8); Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 2, 19.XI.1993; Gen. prep. 5-6, 30.XI.1993; Gen. prep. 1-6, 07.XII.1993), males; Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993, one male specimen (Gen. prep. 10, 23.XI.1993, fig. 14). Known from: Shkodra lake, Zogaj v., and Marikaj, Tirana district (Beshkov & M isja , 1995).

Aedia leucomelas (Linnaeus , 1758) Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993, about 10-15 specimens, collected 4 male and 3 female specimens (pi. 2, fig. 9); Kushi, 21.IX.1993, 3 male specimens; Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993, about 6 -8 speci mens, collected one male specimen. Known from: Tirana as Anophia leucomelas L. (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965). Miloti as Anophia leucomelas L. (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965).

Subfamily Euteliinae

Eutelia adulartix (Hübner , [1813]) Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993, 1 female; Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993. Known from: Shkodra (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965). Uji Ftohne south of Tepelena (Heinicke , 1965). Tirana (Misja , 1976). Golemi near Kavaja (Misja , 1976).

Subfamily Nolinae

Meganola strigula ([Denis & S chiffermüller ], 1775) Levan, between Fieri and Vlora, 5 km from Fieri, 23.IX.1993. Known from: Kulla e Lûmes (Rebel & Z erny, 1931).

Figs. 30, 31,37, 38, 41-43, 45 Figs. 30, 31: Mesapamea didyma (Esper , 1788), 2, Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 6, 02.XII. 1993). Fig. 37: Lampra tirrenica (Biebinger , Speidel & H anigk , 1983), 2, Kushi, 21.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 2, 24.XII.1993). Fig. 38: Lampra fimbriata Schreber , 1759, 2. Botanical garden, 17.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 3, 24.XII.1993). Fig. 41: Euschesis tertia (von Mentzer , Moberg & F ibiger, 1991), 2, Zogaj v., 20.IX.1992, (Gen. prep. 1, 30.XI.1993). Fig. 42: Xestia xanthographa ([Denis & S chiffermuller ], 1775), cT.The Botanical garden near Tirana, 17.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 2, 10.11.1994). Fig. 43: Agrotis syricola Corti & D raudt, 1933, cT, Velipoja, 19.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 2, 02.XII.1993). Fig. 45: Agrotis puta (Hubner , [1803]), d, Velipoja plazh, 19.IX. 1993, (Gen. prep. 1,02.XI1.1993).

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381 ©Ges. zur Förderung d. Erforschung von Insektenwanderungen e.V. München, download unter www.zobodat.at Nola squalida Staudinger , 1870 Velipoja plazh, Shkodra district, 19.IX.1993, 1 female specimen (pi. 2, fig. 11); Curila near Durresi town, 22.IX.1993, 1 male specimen (pi. 2, fig. 10). Not mentioned for the Balkans in Freina & W itt (1987). New species for Balkan Peninsula.

Nola chlamytulalis (Hubner , [1813]) Laguna Patok, 18.IX.1993, 1 female; Velipoja plazh, 19.IX.1993, 1 male specimen. Known from: Tirana (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Beshkov & M isja , 1995). Tirana district, The Botanical garden (Selita e vogel, Kopshti botanik) (Beshkov & M isja , 1995). NW Albania, Lezha district, Kakar- riqi v. (Beshkov & M isja , 1995). NW Albania, Limagi v. near East coast of the Shkodra lake (Beshkov & M isja , 1995).

Subfamily Sarrothripinae

Nycteola siculana (Fuchs , 1899) Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993, 1 female specimen (pi. 3, fig. 1) (Gen. prep. 3, 08.11.1994, fig. 15). Known from: Pashtrik [Beshtriqu] (H einicke , 1965).

Subfamily Chloephorinae

Xanthodes albago (Fabricius , 1794) Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993, one male specimen (pi. 3, fig. 2); Butrinti, 25.IX.1993, one male and one female specimens. Known from: Tirana (R ebel & Z erny , 1931; H einicke , 1965; Misja , 1976; B eshkov & M isja , 1995). Ro- gozhina (R ebel & Z erny , 1931; H einicke , 1965; B eshkov & M isja , 1995). Marikaj (Tirana district) (Misja , 1976; B eshkov & M isja , 1995). Divjaka (Misja , 1976; B eshkov & M isja , 1995). Golemi near Kavaja (Misja , 1976; B eshkov & M isja , 1995).

Subfamily Acronictinae

Acronicta tridens ([Denis & S chiffermuller ], 1775) Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993; Butrinti, 25.IX.1993, one male specimen (Gen. prep. 1, 19.XI.1993, fig. 16). New species for Albania.

Acronicta psi (Linnaeus , 1758) Kushi, 21.IX.1993, 2 male specimens (Gen. prep. 2-3, 30.XI.1993, fig. 17). Known from:

Figs. 44, 46 Fig. 44: Agrotis syricola Corti & D raudt, 1933, cT, Velipoja, 19.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 2, 02.XII. 1993, vesica). Fig. 46: Agrotis puta (Hubner , [1803]), cT, Velipoja plazh, 19.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 1,02.XII.1993, vesica).

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383 ©Ges. zur Förderung d. Erforschung von Insektenwanderungen e.V. München, download unter www.zobodat.at Tirana (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Lamani , 1958; Heinicke , 1965; Misja , 1976; Beshkov & M isja , 1995). Rogozhina (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965). Miloti (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965; Beshkov & M isja , 1995). Marikaj near Tirana (Misja , 1976; Beshkov & M isja , 1995). Librazhdii (Misja , 1976; Beshkov & M isja , 1995). Qarrishta near Librazhdii (Misja , 1976; Beshkov & M isja , 1995). Zogaj v. (Beshkov & M isja , 1995).

Acronicta megacephala ([Denis & S chiffermuller ], 1775) Velipoja plazh, 19.IX.1993. Known from: Tirana (Misja , 1976). Marikaj near Tirana (Misja , 1976). Korga (Misja , 1976). Fushe-Kuqe (Misja , 1976). Bardhor near Kavaja (Misja , 1976). Durresi (Misja , 1976). Turan near Korga (Misja , 1976).

Acronicta euphorbiae ([Denis & S chiffermuller ], 1775) Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993, 2 male specimens. Known from: Marikaj near Tirana (Misja , 1980). Tirana (Misja , 1980). The localities given in Rebel & Z erny (1931) do not belong to the territory of Albania.

Cryphia ochsi Boursin , 1941 Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993, 3 male specimens (Gen. prep. 3, 19.XI.1993, fig. 18) and 12, 23.XI. 1993). New species for Albania.

Subfamily Acontiinae

Zebeeba falsalis (Herrich-Schäffer , 1839) Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993, 2 male specimens; Butrinti, 25.IX.1993, 2 males (pi. 3, fig. 4) and 1 female specimens. Known from: NW Albania, Limagi v. near East coast of the Shkodra lake (Beshkov & M isja , 1995).

Eublemma ostrina (Hübner , [1808]) Butrinti, 25.IX.1993, 1 male specimen (pi. 3, fig. 3). Known from: Kulla e Lumes (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965). Gasturan near Tropoja (Misja ,

Plate 1 First column: Fig. 1: Triodia adriatica (Osthelder , 1931), 2, The Botanical garden near Tirana, 17.IX.1993. Fig. 2: Triodia adriatica (Osthelder , 1931), d, Gjirokastra, 26.IX.1993. Fig. 3: Syrichtus proto (Esper, [1805-1808]), 2 , Near Muzina v., 6.IX.1993. Fig. 4: Syrichtus proto (Esper, [1805— 1808]), 2 , Near Muzina v., 6.IX.1993. Fig. 5: Gegenes nostrodamus (Fabricius , 1793), 2 , near Himara v., 24.IX.1993. Fig. 6: Gegenes pumilio (H offmansegg , 1803), d, Laguna Patok, 18.IX. 1993. Second column: Fig. 7: Orthostixis cribraria (H u b n e r , 1799), d, Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993. Fig. 8: Macaria aestimaria

H u b n e r , [1809], 2 , Velipoja plazh, 19.IX.1993. Fig. 9: Eumera regina S t a u d i n g e r , 1892, d,

Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993. Fig. 10: Menophra abruptaria (T h u n b e r g , 1792), d, Dhermi v., 24.IX. 1993. Fig. 11: Rhoptria asperaria (H u b n e r , 1814), d, Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993.

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385 ©Ges. zur Förderung d. Erforschung von Insektenwanderungen e.V. München, download unter www.zobodat.at 1980). Shkodra (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965). Tirana (Misja , 1980). Llogara (Misja , 1980).

Eublemma respersa (Hübner , 1790) Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993, 1 male and 1 female specimen; Butrinti, 25.IX.1993. New species for Albania.

Eublemma himmighoffeni (Milliere , 1867) Butrinti, 25.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 9, 02.XII.1993 (figs. 19-20), 1 d (pi. 3, fig. 5). The sole record of this species for the Balkan peninsula is from Dalmatia (Hacker , 1989). Known from Southern France, Spain and Egypt (Hacker , 1989). The male genitalia figured by Calle (1982) doesn't correspond well with that of the Albanian specimen. New species for Albania.

Rhypagla lacernaria (Hübner , [1813]) Shkodra lake, Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993, 1 female specimen (pi. 3, fig. 6). Known from: The same place, VI.1992 (Beshkov & M isja , 1995). Gjirokastra district, Vrisera v. on the border to Greece (Beshkov & M isja , 1995).

Metachrostis velox (Hübner , [1813]) (= velocissima Tu rati, 1926) Shkodra lake, Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993, one female specimen (pi. 3, fig. 7); Butrinti, 25.IX.1993, one female specimen (pi. 3, fig. 8). New genus and new species for Albania.

Subfamily Plusiinae

Plusia festucae (Linnaeus , 1758) Laguna Patok, 18.IX.1993, one male specimen. Known from: Marikaj near Tirana (Misja , 1976). Shkodra (Misja , 1976). Turan near Korga (Misja , 1976).

Ctenoplusia accentifera (Lefebvre , 1827) Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 5, 02.XII.1993, fig. 21), one male specimen (pi. 3, fig. 9). New genus and a new species for Albania.

Plate 2 First column: Fig. 1: Lemonia taraxaci strigata Rebel , 1910, d, Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993. Fig. 2: Thaumetopoea solitaria (Freyer, 1838), d, Butrinti, 25.IX.1993. Fig. 3: Phragmatobia caesarea (Goeze , 1781), d , above Boga v., 1850m, 02.VI.1993, B. Petrov leg. Fig. 4: Cymbalophora púdica (Esper , 1785), d, Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993. Fig. 5: Cymbalophora púdica (Esper , 1785), d, Velipoja plazh, 19.IX.1993. Second column: Fig. 6: Cymbalophora púdica (Esper , 1785), 9, Velipoja plazh, 19.IX.1993. Fig. 7: Hypena lividalis (Hübner , 1796), d, Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993. Fig. 8: Dysgonia tórrida (Guenée , 1852), 9, Shko dra lake, 22.V.1993, A.Zhalov leg. Fig. 9: Aedia leucomelas (Linnaeus , 1758), 9, Zogaj v., 20.IX. 1993. Fig. 10: Nola squalida Staudinger , 1870, d, Curila near Durrési town, 22.IX.1993. Fig. 11: Nola squalida Staudinger , 1870, 9, Velipoja plazh, 19.IX.1993.

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387 ©Ges. zur Förderung d. Erforschung von Insektenwanderungen e.V. München, download unter www.zobodat.at Abrostola agnorista Dufay , 1956 Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 13, 19.XI.1993), male; Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993, 5 male spe cimens (Gen. prep. 1 -5 .23.XI.1993, fig. 22), (pi. 3, fig. 10). Known from: NW Albania, Lezha district, Kakarriqi v. (B eshkov & M isja , 1995). Shkodra lake, Zogaj v. (B eshkov & M isja , 1995).

Subfamily Heliothinae

Pyrrhia umbra (H ufnagel , 1766) Shkodra lake, Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993. Known from: Tirana (Misja , 1976).

Subfamily Ipimorphinae

Paraestilbia armeniaca Staudinger , 1892 Shkodra lake, Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993, three male specimens (pi. 3, fig. 12). Known from: Jba (Beshkov & M isja , 1995). Vlora (Beshkov & M isja , 1995).

Epimecia ustula (Freyer , 1835) Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 7, 02.XII.1993, fig. 23), one male specimen (pi. 3, fig. 11). New genus and a new species for Albania.

Platyperigea kadenii (Freyer , 1836) Shkodra lake, Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993. Known from: Tirana (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965).

Plate 3 First column: Fig. 1: Nycteola siculana (Fuchs, 1899), 9, Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993. Fig. 2: Xanthodes albago (Fabricius , 1794), d, Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993. Fig. 3: Eublemma ostrina (Hübner , [1808]), d, Butrinti, 25.IX.1993. Fig. 4: Zebeeba falsalis (Herrich-Schäffer , 1839), d, Butrinti, 25.IX.1993. Fig. 5: Eublemma himmighoffeni (Milliere , 1867), d, Butrinti, 25.IX.1993. Fig. 6: Rhypagla lacernaria (Hübner , [1813]), 9, Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993. Fig. 7: Metachrostis velox (Hübner , [1813]), 9, Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993. Fig. 8: Metachrostis velox (Hübner , [1813]), 9, Butrinti,.25.IX. 1993. Fig. 9: Ctenoplusia accentifera (Lefebvre , 1827), d, Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993 Second column: Fig. 10: Abrostola agnorista Dufay, 1956, d, Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993. Fig. 11: Epimecia ustula (Freyer , 1835), d, Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993. Fig. 12: Paraestilbia armeniaca Staudinger , 1892, d, Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993. Fig. 13: Spodoptera littoralis (Boisduval , 1833), d, Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993. Fig. 14: Sesamia nonagrioides (Lefebvre , 1827), d, Velipoja, 19.IX.1993. Fig. 15: Sesamia cretica Lederer , 1857, d, The Botanical garden near Tirana, 17.IX.1993. Fig. 16: Sesamia no nagrioides (Lefebvre , 1827), 9. Velipoja, 19.IX.1993. Fig. 17: Sesamia cretica Lederer , 1857, 9, Velipoja, 19.IX.1993.

389 ©Ges. zur Förderung d. Erforschung von Insektenwanderungen e.V. München, download unter www.zobodat.at Hoplodrína ambigua ([Denis & S chiffermüller ], 1775) Durrési, 12.VI.1993, B. Petrov leg., (Gen. prep. 1-2, 16.XII.1993, Beshkov ), males; The Bo tanical garden near Tirana, 17.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 3 -4 ,1 6 .XII.1993), males; Velipoja plazh, 19.IX.1993; Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993; Kushi, 21.IX.1993; Curlla near Durrési town, 22.IX.1993; Levan, 23.IX.1993; Dhérmi v., 24.IX.1993; Butrinti, 25.IX.1993. Known from: Kulla e Lurnes (R ebel & Z erny , 1931; H einicke , 1965; B eshkov & M isja , 1995). R o g o z h in a (R ebel & Z erny , 1931; H einicke , 1965; B eshkov & M isja , 1995). T ira n a (R ebel & Z erny , 1931; H einicke , 1965; B eshkov & M isja , 1995). S h k o d ra (R ebel & Z erny , 1931; H einicke , 1965; B eshkov & M isja , 1995). Borshi south of Vlora [north of Saranda] (H einicke , 1965; B eshkov & M isja , 1995). Poliganii west of Tomorri (H einicke , 1965; B eshkov & M isja , 1995). D u rré s i (H einicke , 1965; B eshkov & M isja , 1995). T ira n a (Misja , 1980; B eshkov & M isja , 1995). Iba (Misja , 1980; B eshkov & M isja , 1995). V lo ra (M isja , 1980; B eshkov & M isja , 1995). K orga (Misja , 1980; B eshkov & M isja , 1995). B e ra ti (Misja , 1980; B eshkov & M isja , 1995). Q a rris h ta (Misja , 1980; B eshkov & M isja , 1995). B u trin ti (Misja , 1980; B eshkov & Misja , 1995). S h k o d ra lake, Z o g a j v. (B eshkov & M isja , 1995). Tirana district, The Botanical garden (Selita e vogél, Kopshti botanik) (B eshkov & M isja , 1995).

Spodoptera littoralis (Boisduval , 1833) Dhérmi v., 24.IX.1993, one male specimen (pi. 3, fig. 13). New species for Albania.

Sesamia nonagrioides (Lefebvre , 1827) Velipoja plazh, 19.IX.1993, female (pi. 3, fig. 16), (Gen. prep. 5, 18.XII.1993, fig. 24), (pi. 3, fig. 14), male; Levan, 23.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 7, 19.XI.1993, fig. 25), male; Butrinti, 25.IX. 1993, 1 male specimen. Known from: Tirana (Beshkov & M isja , 1995). Fushé-Kuqe (Beshkov & M isja , 1995). Marikaj (Beshkov & Misja , 1995).

Sesamia crética Lederer , 1857 The Botanical garden near Tirana, 17.IX.1993, 1 male (Gen. prep. 14, 30.XI.1993) (pi. 3, fig. 15); Kruja, 18.IX.1993, one male specimen resting on a lamp; Laguna Patok, 18.IX.1993, 2 female specimens; Velipoja plazh, 19.IX.1993, one male (Gen. prep. 4, 19.XI.1993) and

Plate 4 First column: Fig. 1 : Polymixis serpentina (Treitschke , 1825), d\ Z ogaj v., 20.IX. 1993. Fig. 2: Polymixis culoti (Schawerda ., 1921), d, D hérm i v., 24.IX.1993. Fig. 3: Mniotype solieri (Boisduval , 1840), d, Z ogaj v., 20.IX.1993. Fig. 4: Brithis crinipancratii (Cyrillo., 1787), d, Velipoja, 19.IX.1993. Fig. 5: Discestra stigmosa (Christoph , 1887), d, Butrinti, 25.IX.1993. Fig. 6: Mytbimna riparia (Ram- bur, 1829), d, Kushi, 21.IX.1993. Second column: Fig. 7: Agrotis puta (Hübner , [1803]), d, Velipoja, 19.IX.1993. Fig. 8: Agrotis puta (Hübner , [1803]), d, Kushi, 21.IX.1993. Fig. 9: Agrotis syricola Corti & D raudt, 1933, d, Velipoja, 19. IX. 1993. Fig. 10 \ Agrotis puta (Hübner , [1803]), d, Bulgaria, Kresna gorge, P. Yavorov station, 11.X.1986, Beshkov leg. Fig. 11: Euschesis tertia (von Mentzer , Moberg & F ibiger , 1991), Ç, Zogaj v., 20.IX.1992. Fig. 12: Lampra tirrenica (Biebinger , Speidel & H anigk , 1983), d, Zogaj v., 20.IX.1992.

391 ©Ges. zur Förderung d. Erforschung von Insektenwanderungen e.V. München, download unter www.zobodat.at 7 female specimens (Gen. prep. 11-12, 07.XII.1993, fig. 27), (pi. 3, fig. 17), (Gen. prep. 1-2, 18. XII.1993; Gen. prep. 8, 18.XII.1993); Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993, 3 female specimens (Gen. prep. 4, 18.XII.1993; Gen. prep. 7, 18.XII.1993); Kushi, 21.IX.1993, two male (Gen. prep. 5, 19. XI.1993, fig. 26), (Gen. prep. 6, 19.XI.1993) and one female specimen; Curila, 22.IX. 1993, (Gen. prep. 6, 18.XII.1993) female; Levan, 23.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 3, 18.XII.1993), female. Known from: Tirana (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965; Moucha , 1963b; Misja , 1980). Marikaj near Tirana (Misja , 1980). Elbasani (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965). Shkodra (Misja , 1980). Rogozhina (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965). Bardhor near Kavaja (Misja , 1980). Poligani west of Tomorri (Heinicke , 1965). Korga (Misja , 1980). Iba below Krraba, 400 m (Heinicke , 1965). Durresi (Heinicke , 1965; Moucha , 1963b). The specimen reported from Fushe-Kuqe by Misja (1980) belongs to Sesamia nonagrioides (Lefebvre , 1827) (Beshkov & M isja , 1995). The males of these two closely related species can be separated from each other very easily by the antenna. In Sesamia nonagrioides they are short and strongly bipectinate with longer lamellae in the inner side, 1/3 longer than lamellae in the outher side and the base of the segment. In Sesamia cretica the male antenna are not pectinate, much longer, thin, slighty serrate and ciliate.

Thalpophila matura (Hufnagel , 1766) The Botanical garden near Tirana, 17.IX.1993, 1 male specimen; Kushi, 21 .IX.1993; Butrinti, 25.IX.1993. Known from: Tropoja (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965). Tirana (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965; Misja , 1976). Iba near Tirana (Misja , 1976). Butrinti (Misja , 1976).

Callopistria juventina (Stoll, 1782) Kushi, 21.IX.1993, one female specimen; Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993. Known from: Shkodra as Eriopuspurpureofasciatus PILL.(R ebel & Zerny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965; Moucha , 1963a; Beshkov & M isja , 1995). Tirana as Eriopus purpureofasciatus Pill. (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965; Misja , 1976; Beshkov & M isja , 1995). Marikaj, Tirana district (Misja , 1976; Beshkov & M isja , 1995). Durresi as Eriopus purpureofasciatus Pill. (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965; Beshkov & Misja , 1995). Vlora as Eriopus purpureofasciatus Pill. (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965; Misja , 1976; Beshkov & Misja , 1995). Iba below Krraba, 400 m (Heinicke , 1965; Beshkov & Misja , 1995). Mamurrasi (Misja , 1976; Beshkov & Misja , 1995). Lezha (Misja , 1976; Beshkov & Misja , 1995). Shkodra lake, Zogaj v. (Beshkov & M isja , 1995). 6 km on the way from Tirana to Elbasani (Beshkov & M isja , 1995).

Callopistria latreillei (Duponchel ., 1827) Shkodra lake, Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993, one female specimen. Known from: The same place, 04.VI.1992 (Beshkov & Misja , 1995). Shkodra (Rebel & Zerny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965; Beshkov & Misja , 1995). Butrinti (Misja , 1980; Beshkov & M isja , 1995).

Aporophyla canescens (Duponchel ., 1826) Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993, 1 male specimen (Gen. prep. 1 1,30.XI.1993). Known from: Lushnja (Rebel & Zerny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965) as Polymixis.

392 ©Ges. zur Förderung d. Erforschung von Insektenwanderungen e.V. München, download unter www.zobodat.at Polymixis serpentina (Treitschke , 1825) Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993, two male specimens (PI. 4, fig. 1). Known from: Elbasani (Misja , 1976).Vora (Misja , 1976). Butrinti (Misja , 1976).

Polymixis (Bischoffia) culoti (Schawerda , 1921) Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993, one male specimen (PI. 4, fig. 2) (Gen. prep. 11,23.XI.1993) (fig. 28). The taxon culoti Schaw . was described from Corfu as Hadena bischkoffii var. culoti Schawer da , 1921. Ronkay & V arga (1986) recognized it as bona species. In 1992 Hacker & R onkay described the subgenus Bischoffia. The endemic Balkan species is known from Middle Greece, Peloponessus, Korfu, Dalmatia (Ronkay & V arga ., 1986; Hacker , 1989), Crete (ssp. cretica Ronkay & V arga ) (Ronkay & V arga , 1986; Hacker , 1989; Malicky , 1992), Euboa island (Hacker , 1989; Malicky , 1992); and Andros island (Malicky , 1992). The closely rela ted species Polymixis bischoffiioccurs in the Near East, Asia Minor (Hacker , 1990), Rhodes (Malicky , 1992), and Samos (Fibiger & H acker , 1990). The Near East taxa zagrobia Wiltshire , 1941 and apora Staudinger , 1897 are recognized as valid species, the identity of Polymixis bischoffii specimens from the Near East (N. Iraq) is uncertain (Wiltshire , 1993). New genus and a new species for Albania.

Mniotype solieri (B oisduval , 1840) Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993, in great numbers, collected 31 male and two female specimens (pi. 4, fig. 3); Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993, about 20-25 specimens, collected 5 male specimens; Butrinti, 25.IX.1993, about 10-12 specimens, collected six male specimens. Known from: Tirana (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965). Shkodra (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965).

Mesapamea secalis (Linnaeus , 1758) Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993, one male specimen (Gen. prep. 9, 23.XI.1993, fig. 29). Known from: Pashtrik [Beshtriqu] (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965). Rogozhina (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965). For the specimen reported by Misja (1976) from Tirana as Mesapa mea secalis L. (didymia Esp .) it cannot be said to which species it belongs.

Mesapamea didyma (Esper , 1788) Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 6, 02.XII.1993, figs. 30-31), one female specimen. New species for Albania.

Brithis crini pancratii (Cyrillo, 1787) Velipoja plazh, 19.IX.1993, one male specimen, dark (black) form (pi. 4, fig. 4) (Gen. prep. 7, 07.XII.1993, fig. 32). Reported as a species new for Albania by Heinicke (1965) with only one female specimen in bad condition reared from many caterpillars found at Durresi town on Pancratiun maritimum L. According to Hacker (1989) it is possible that it had been confused with Brithys encausta. Another report of the species (as Brithys encausta (Hubner , [1808])) for the Balkan peninsula is that of Staudinger (1871), who had seen fresh Brithys encausta specimens from Corfu at his friend Draudt in Marseille. He doubts that, but nevertheless, the occurrence of the light B. encausta, which he considered as light B. pancratii, is not impossi ble for Corfu. Berio . (1985) has probably used these data when he mentioned Brithys en causta as occuring in Greece, Corfu and the Aegean. According to Z illi & R omano (1992)

393 ©Ges. zur Förderung d. Erforschung von Insektenwanderungen e.V. München, download unter www.zobodat.at Brithys encausta (H übner , [1803-1808]) is considered an albinistic form of B. crini pancratii (Cvrillo, 1787): both occur syntopic and synchron in several localities and show interme diate forms.

Subfamily Hadeninae

Discestra stigmosa (Christoph , 1887) Butrinti, 25.IX.1993, 2 males (PI. 4, fig. 5) (Gen. prep. 8-9, 30.XI.1993, fig. 33). New species for Albania.

Hecatera dysodea ([Denis & S chiffermüller ], 1775) Velipoja plazh, 19.IX.1993, 1 female specimen. Known from: Kulla e Lumes as Mamestra chrysozona Bkh . (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965). Dajti, Shkall Prisk, 850 m (Heinicke , 1965). Tirana (Misja , 1976). Marikaj near Tirana (Misja , 1976). Golemi near Kavaja (Misja , 1976). Mbas Deje (Misja , 1976). Librazhdi (Misja , 1976).

Hecatera cappa (H übner , [1809]) Shkodra lake, Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993, one male specimen. Known from: The same place, VI. 1992 (Beshkov & M isja , 1995). NW Albania, Limagi v. near east coast of the Shkodra lake (Beshkov & M isja , 1995).

Leucania putrescens (Hübner , [1824]) Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993, collected 2 female specimens; Curila, 22.IX.1993, one male (Gen. prep. 10, 19.XI.1993), and 3 female specimens; Levan, 23.IX.1993, 1 male (Gen. prep. 11, 19.XI.1993, fig. 34), and 1 female specimens; Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993, 3 male (Gen. prep. 6-8 , 23.XI.1993) and 2 female specimens; Butrinti, 25.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 8, 19.XI.1993; Gen. prep. 9, 19.XI.1993), males. Known from: Tirana (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965). Lushnja (Misja , 1980). Bardhor near Kavaja (Misja , 1980).

Mythimna straminea (Treitschke , 1825) Laguna Patok, 18.IX.1993, 1 female specimen. New species for Albania.

Mythimna congrua (Hübner , [1817]) Curila, 22.IX.1993, 2 female specimens; Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993, 1 male specimen. Known from: Durresi, 20-23.V.1959 (Heinicke , 1965). Tirana (Misja , 1980). Vlora (Misja , 1980). Butrinti (Misja , 1980). Fushe-Kuqe (Misja , 1980).

Mythimna sicula (Treitschke , 1836) Shkodra lake, Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 7, 09.XII.1993), male. Known from: The same place, VI. 1992 (Beshkov & M isja , 1995). Saranda (Heinicke , 1965; Beshkov & Misja , 1995).

394 ©Ges. zur Förderung d. Erforschung von Insektenwanderungen e.V. München, download unter www.zobodat.at Mythimna scirpi (Duponchel ., 1836) Shkodra lake, Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993, (Gen. prep. 5, 09.XII.1993), male. Known from: The same place, VI.1992 (B eshkov & M isja , 1995).

Mythimna riparia (R ambur , 1829) Laguna Patok, 18.IX.1993, 1 male (pi. 4, fig. 6) (Gen. prep. 13, 30.XI.1993, fig. 35); Kushi, 21.IX.1993, 1 male specimen. New species for Albania.

Subfamily Noctuinae

Tribe Noctuini

Paranoctua comes (H ubner , [1813]) Laguna Patok, 18.IX.1993, one male specimen; Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993; Kushi, 21.IX.1993; Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993; Butrinti, 25.IX.1993, 1 male (Gen. prep. 10, 30.XI.1993, fig. 36). Known from: Pashtrik [Beshtriqu] (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965). Kulla e Lumes (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965). Bicaj (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965). Shkodra (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965). Tirana (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965). Rogozhina (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965). Oroshi (Rebel & Zerny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965).

Lampra tirrenica (Biebinger , Speidel & H anigk , 1983) Zogaj v., 20.IX.1992, 1 male specimen (pi. 4, fig. 12) (Gen. prep. 12, 30.XI.1993, figs. 3 9 - 40); Kushi, 21.IX.1993, 2 female specimens, (Gen. prep. 1-2, 24.XII.1993, fig. 37). The fe male genitalia of Lampra fimbriata Schreber is shown on fig. 38. Known from: Korabi (H acker , 1989; B eshkov & M isja , 1995). Pashtrik [Beshtriqu] (H acker , 1989; B eshkov & M isja , 1995). Jablanica (H acker , 1989; B eshkov & M isja , 1995). S. Albania, Butrinti (B esh kov & M isja , 1995). The specimen from Korabi and Pashtrik [Beshtriqu] reported by R ebel & Z erny (1931) as Agrotis fimbria L. and by H einicke (1965) as Noctua fimbriata Schreber belong to the spe cies Lampra tirrenica (B iebinger , Speidel & H anigk ) (H acker , 1989).

Euschesis tertia (von Mentzer , Moberg & F ibiger , 1991) Shkodra lake, Zogaj v., 20.IX.1992, one female specimens (pi. 4, fig. 11) (Gen. prep. 1 ,30.XI. 1993, fig. 41). New species for Albania.

Internoctua interjecta (Hubner , [1803]) Velipoja plazh, 19.IX.1993, 1 female specimen; Curila, 22.IX.1993, 1 female specimen. New genus and a new species for Albania.

Xestia xanthographa ([Denis & S chiffermuller ], 1775) The Botanical garden near Tirana, 17.IX.1993, one male specimen (Gen. prep. 2,10.11.1994, fig. 42); Laguna Patok, 18.IX.1993, one male specimen (Gen. prep. 1, 10.11.1994); Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993, 1 female specimen; Kushi, 21.IX.1993; Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993, 1 male specimen (Gen. prep. 7, 30.XI.1993). Known from:

395 ©Ges. zur Förderung d. Erforschung von Insektenwanderungen e.V. München, download unter www.zobodat.at Tropoja (R ebel & Z erny , 1931; H einicke , 1965; B eshkov & M isja , 1995). Divjaka (M isja , 1976; B eshkov & M isja , 1995). Iba, Tirana district (M isja , 1976; B eshkov & M isja , 1995). Tirana (M isja , 1976; B eshkov & M isja , 1995).

Tribe Agrotini

Euxoa temera (Hubner , [1808] Kushi, 21.IX.1993, 2 male specimens; Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993, 2 d d Not previously reported from Albania, but marked in Svendsen & F ibiger (1992) on fig. 15 for Albania.

Euxoa obelisca ([Denis & S chiffermuller ], 1775) Shkodra lake, Zogaj v., 20.IX.1992, one female specimen. Known from: Turan near Korga (Misja , 1976). Hogisht near Korga (Misja , 1976).

Agrotis crassa (Hubner , [1803]) The Botanical garden near Tirana, 17.IX.1993, 2 male specimens; Kushi, 21.IX.1993; Dher mi v., 24.IX.1993. Known from: Tirana (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965). Rogozhina (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965).

Agrotis syricola Corti & D raudt, 1933 Velipoja plazh, 19.IX.1993, one male specimen (pi. 4, fig. 9) (Gen. prep. 2, 02.XII.1993, figs. 43-44). Hacker (1987) considered the taxon Agrotis puta f. syricola Corti & D raudt, 1933 as bona species. From Europe Agrotis syricola is known from Greece only: Peloponessus: Olympia; M. Agia Lavra 1000 m; Kalamata; Rhodos, Lardos (Hacker , 1989); Strimon Delta, Nea Kardilia (Hacker , 1992); Crete (Hacker , 1989; Fibiger , 1992; Hacker , 1992; Malicky , 1992); Andros (Malicky , 1992). According to Fibiger (1990) Agrotis syricola is only known from Greece and Turkey, where it is sympatric with A. puta. The difference in the vesica of both species— A. syricola from Albania and A. puta from Bulgaria and Albania (fig. 46)— is illustrated here. The locality in Albania is the northwesternmost locality in the range of that species. New species for Albanian fauna.

Agrotis puta (Hubner , [1803]) Velipoja plazh, 19.IX.1993, 1 male (pi. 4, fig. 7) (Gen. prep. 1, 02.XII.1993, figs. 45-46) and 1 female specimens; Zogaj v., 20.IX.1993; Kushi, 21.IX.1993, 2 male specimens (pi. 4, fig. 8) (Gen. prep. 5, 31.1.1994); Curila, 22.IX.1993; Levan, 23.IX.1993; Dhermi v., 24.IX.1993; Bu- trinti, 25.IX.1993. Known from: Tirana (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965; Misja , 1976). Rogozhina (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965). Pojani (Rebel & Z erny, 1931; Heinicke , 1965). Mamurrasi (Misja , 1976). Fushe-Kuqe (Misja , 1976). Divjaka (Misja , 1976). Qarrishta near Librazhdii (Misja , 1976).

Agrotis trux (Hubner , [1824]) Shkodra lake, Zogaj v., 20.IX.1992, one male specimen. Known from: Tirana (Misja , 1980). Divjaka (Misja , 1980).

396 ©Ges. zur Förderung d. Erforschung von Insektenwanderungen e.V. München, download unter www.zobodat.at Agrotis cinerea ([Denis & S chiffermuller ], 1775) above Boga v., 1850m, 02.VI.1993, 1 male specimen, B. Petrov leg. Known from: Pashtrik [Beshtriqu] (R ebel & Z erny , 1931; H einicke , 1965). Djalica e Lumes (R ebel & Z erny , 1931; H einicke , 1965). Shkodra (M isja , 1976).

Acknowledgements I would like to express my sincere thanks to Mr B oyan Petrov (Sofia) for the material granted; to Mr. I. Stoychev and Mr. M. V ictorov, both from Sofia for their invaluable assistance in preparing photos of genitalia used in this work; to Mr. S. A badjiev (Sofia) for preparing the map and to Mr. S. Yotov (Sofia) for his kind assistance in preparing the photos of the Lepi- doptera species; to Mr. A. Vaso and Mr. B. B ulku , both from Tirana, as well as to Mr. A. R ejha (Shkodra) for the kind support during the trip.

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