New and Little Known Limacodidae (Lepidoptera) from Xizang, China

Zootaxa 3999 (3): 393–400 ISSN 1175-5326 (print edition) www.mapress.com/zootaxa/ Article ZOOTAXA Copyright © 2015 Magnolia Press ISSN 1175-5334 (online edition) http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.3999.3.4 http://zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:AD6A7AF5-3B50-41E0-90B7-9BC3235782F4 New and little known Limacodidae (Lepidoptera) from Xizang, China

ZHAOHUI PAN1 & CHUNSHENG WU2,3 1Agricultural and Animal Husbandry College of Tibet University, Linzhi 860000, P.R. China 2Key Laboratory of Zoological Systematics and Evolution, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, P.R. China 3Corresponding author. E-mail:[email protected]

Abstract

Five new and little known species of Limacodidae are reported from Xizang, China. Among them, Pseudohampsonella bayizhena Wu & Pan, sp. nov. and Squamosa monosa Wu & Pan, sp. nov. are described as new, Pseudocaissa Solovyev & Witt and P. marvelosa (Yoshimoto) are newly recorded in China, and Miresa urga Hering and Scopelodes kwangtungensis Hering are reported for the first time in Xizang. The female genitalia are described for the first time in the genus Squamosa Bethune-Baker. Photographs of moths and the genitalia of new species and newly recorded species are given. A list of the Limacodidae known from Xizang, China is also included.

Key words: Lepidoptera, Limacodidae, new species, Xizang, China

Introduction

The works of Cai (1982, 1988) reported 16 species under 15 genera of Limacodidae from Xizang, which were the results of the Comprehensive Scientific Expedition to the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau and the Mountaineering & Scientific Expedition, Chinese Academy of sciences in 1973–1976 and 1982–1984. Wu & Fang (2009a-d), Wu (2011), Wu & Solovyev (2011) and Pan, Zhu & Wu (2013) described three new species and newly recorded six more from Xizang, China based on the material collected by the Expedition Team of the Institute of Zoology, CAS in 2006. Up to date, 25 species are reported in Xizang, China. In this paper, we report another five new and little known species from Xizang, China. Among them, two species are described as new, one species is newly recorded in China, and two species are reported for the first time in Xizang.

Material and methods

Material examined for this study was based on the insect collections of the Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (IZCAS). The photographs of moths and their genitalia are given. Methods of dissection, morphometric characters, and terminology follow Cock et al. (1987) and Holloway (1986). The type specimens of the new species are deposited in the Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (IZCAS), Beijing, P. R. China.

List of Abbreviations

IZCAS Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China ZMHB Zoologisches Museum der Humboldt Universitat zu Berlin, Germany

Accepted by J.F. Landry: 25 Jun. 2015; published: 11 Aug. 2015 393 Systematic account

Pseudohampsonella bayizhena Wu & Pan, sp. nov. (Figs. 1, 6, 7, 11)

Diagnosis. Externally the new species is similar to P. argenta Solovyev & Saldaitis, but differs from the latter by the absence of silver scales and dark base on forewings. It is related to P. hoenei Solovyev & Saldaitis in male genitalia, but can be distinguished by the shorter length of the lobes of the uncus and the base of valva with an acute tornal corner. In the female genitalia, this new species is characterized by the longer ductus bursae and with the bisignate signum in the corpus bursae. In P. argenta Solovyev & Saldaitis and P. erlanga Solovyev & Saldaitis, the signa are composed of several small stellate sclerites.

FIGURES 1–5. Adults. 1. Pseudohampsonella bayizhena Wu & Pan, sp. nov., male, holotype; 2. Pseudocaissa marvelosa (Yoshimoto), male; 3. Squamosa monosa Wu & Pan, sp. nov., male, holotype; 4. Scopelodes kwangtungensis Hering, male; 5. Miresa urga Hering, male

394 · Zootaxa 3999 (3) © 2015 Magnolia Press PAN & WU FIGURES 6–10. Genitalia. 6-7. Pseudohampsonella bayizhena Wu & Pan, sp. nov. (6. male, holotype, gen. slide no.WU0331; 7. female, paratype, gen. slide no.WU0330); 8. Pseudocaissa marvelosa (Yoshimoto), gen. slide no. L007; 9–10. Squamosa monosa Wu & Pan, sp. nov. (9. male, holotype, gen. slide no.WU0332; 10. female, paratype, gen. slide no.WU0333)

XIZANG LIMACODIDAE Zootaxa 3999 (3) © 2015 Magnolia Press · 395 Forewing length 11.0–12.0 mm. Head white, with scattering of yellowish brown scales. Antenna yellowish brown, ringed with white hair at base. Labial palpus yellowish brown. Legs blackish brown to brown, a white spot at femur base, each tarsomere ringed with pale white; hind tibia with 2 pairs of spurs and with dense long hair; pretarsus black. Prothorax dark brown. Pterothorax white, with scattering of brown scales. Forewing with R2 separated, R3-5 stalked. Hindwing with M1 and Rs stalked; Sc + R1 anastomosed with anterior edge of cell near base. Forewing blackish brown; antemedial fascia indistinct; postmedial fascia consisting of series of white rounded spots and a discal spot; terminal area grayish white, with proximal border running from 3/4 costa almost to the tornus, with dark brown streak on costa; fringe brown, with rare tufts of white scales. Male genitalia (Figure 6). Uncus bilobed, horn-shaped, less than valva in length, each lobe same as distal part of valva in size and slightly curved; gnathos reduced to sclerotized band connecting both lobes of the uncus; valva square-shaped proximally, with acute tornal corner and with long sickle-shaped distal part; saccus short; aedeagus almost straight, with longitudinal incision running from aedeagus apex to basal third. Female genitalia (Figure 7). Ovipositor lobe flattened, foot-shaped; anterior apophysis short, triangular; posterior apophysis long and slender; vaginal plate large, spinulate; antrum short, strongly sclerotized; ductus bursae slightly spiraled, with pair of medial strongly sclerotized longitudinal ribbons; corpus bursae ovoid, with bisignate signum. Holotype.♂, Bayizhen (2950m), Nyingchi City, Xizang, 2014.VII.15, leg. Pan Zhaohui, gen. slide no. WU0331 (IZCAS). Paratypes.1♂1♀, locality and collector same as holotype, 2013.VI.15, gen. slide no. WU0330 (IZCAS). Distribution. Xizang (Nyingchi). Etymology. The name is named from the locality of the type specimens. Remarks. The genus Pseudohampsonella Solovyev & Saldaitis includes three known species from China (Yunnan and Sichuan). This new species is the fourth member in the genus.

Pseudocaissa Solovyev & Witt, 2009 New record for China

Pseudocaissa Solovyev & Witt, 2009, Entomofauna, Supl.16: 87.Type species: Pseudocaissa apiata Solovyev & Witt, 2009.

The genus is very similar to Caissa Hering externally and only the spotted white pattern is diagnostic. However, it can be easily distinguished from the latter by the reduced gnathos and a single large cornutus in the aedeagus in the male genitalia. The genus includes two species, P. marvelosa (Yoshimoto) and P. apiata Solovyev & Witt, known from Nepal and northern Vietnam. It is recorded from China for the first time.

Pseudocaissa marvelosa (Yoshimoto, 1994) (Figs. 2, 8, 11) New record for China

Hampsoniella [sic!] marvelosa Yoshimoto, 1994, Tinea, 14(suppl. 1): 88. Type locality: Jiri, Nepal. Pseudocaissa marvelosa (Yoshimoto): Solovyev & Witt, 2009, Entomofauna, Supl.16: 87.

The species differs from P. apiata Solovyev & Witt externally by the black costal margin in the basic half of forewing and the location of the spot of the postmedial fascia near costa, which is closer to the apical spot. In male genitalia (Figure 8), the elongate valva with a large saccular process is diagnostic (Yoshimoto, 1994; Solovyev & Witt, 2009). Specimens examined. Hanmi (2123m), Medog County, Xizang, 2♂♂, 2013.VII.21-23, leg. Pan Zhaohui, gen. slide no. L007, L012. Distribution. Xizang; Nepal. Remarks. This species is reported for the first time in China.

Diagnosis. This new species is related to S. brevisunca Wu & Fang, but differs from the latter by the forewing with a deeper dent at R4 towards the base in the subterminal fascia and the black dot at middle of 1A being indistinct or absent. The gnathos of this new species is much shorter than that of the latter. The juxta of the new species has a single lateral process. The new species differs from S. chalcites Orhant and S. ocellata Moore by the short forks of the uncus and the shape of the juxta in the male genitalia. Forewing length 18.0–21.0mm. Body pale yellowish brown. Head yellowish brown. Antenna and labial palpus yellowish brown. Thorax and anterior 2 segments of abdomen with a longitudinal row of hair tufts. Anal hair tuft black. Forewing pale yellowish brown mixed with fine black dots, lighter towards outer margin; on outside of cell, a lustrous rounded patch bluish black inside and reddish brown outside, crossed by a light transverse line; black dot at middle of 1A indistinct or absent; subterminal fascia fine, black, bearing a deep dent at R4 towards base. Hindwing yellowish brown to dark brown. Male genitalia (Figure 9). Uncus relatively longer than S. brevisunca Wu & Fang, apically with a pair of shorter forks; gnathos thick, much shorter than uncus, apex blunt; valva relatively narrow and long, tapering to a rounded apex; juxta large, only with a single lateral process, narrow and long; aedeagus thin and straight, with a small spine at end. Female genitalia (Figure 10). Ovipositor lobes flattened, foot-shaped; anterior apophysis short, about half length of posterior apophysis; posterior apophysis long and slender; vaginal plate large, densely with minute hairs; antrum broadly funnel-shaped; ductus bursae long, slightly spiraled; corpus bursae large, rounded; signum bisignate, with minute spines. Holotype. ♂, Hanmi (2123m), Medog County, Xizang, 2013.VII.21, leg. Pan Zhaohui, gen. slideno.WU0332 (IZCAS). Paratypes.1♀2♂♂, locality and collector same as holotype, 2013.VII.15-23, gen. slide no. WU0333 (IZCAS). Distribution. Xizang (Medog). Etymology. The name is derived from Greek “monos” (= single), corresponding to a single lateral process on the juxta. Remarks. Prior to the present study the genus Squamosa Bethune-Baker contained four known species from New Guinea and Southern Asia. Although the female was described in Orhant (2000) for S. chalcites and the species S. ocellata is described based on the female, the female genitalia are described for the first time in the genus.

Scopelodes kwangtungensis Hering, 1931 (Figs. 4, 11) New record to Xizang

Scopelodes venosa kwangtungensis Hering, 1931, In: Seitz,Macrolep. World, 10: 689, fig. 87e.Type locality: China: “Kwang-tung, Liu-ping”. Lectotype: ♂ (ZMHB) Scopelodes venosa kwangtungensis f. brunnea Hering, 1931, In: Seitz, Macrolep. World,10: 689. Type locality: [Guangdong]. Type: ♀ (ZMHB). Scopelodes kwangtungensis Hering: Wuet Fang, 2009, Acta Entomol. Sinica, 52 (6): 687.

This species is differs from Scopelodes venosa Walker by the labial palpus with apical hair-tuft white or pale brown totally. Specimens examined. Hanmi (2123m), Medog County, Xizang, 2♂♂, 2013.VII.19-20, leg. Pan Zhaohui, gen. slide WU0334. Distribution. Xizang, Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangxi, Hubei, Hunan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan, Gansu; India, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam. Remarks. This species is reported for the first time in Xizang.

Miresa urga Hering, 1933, In: Seitz, Macrolep. World, Suppl. 2: 206, fig. 15d.Type locality: "Siao-Lou" [China, Sichuan]. Lectotype: ♂ (ZMHB)

The species is similar externally to M. fangae Wu & Solovyev, but the forewings are more elongate with a pointed apex. Specimens examined. Hanmi (2123m), Medog County, Xizang, 1♀1♂, 2013.VII.23, leg. Pan Zhaohui. Distribution. Xizang, Hubei, Gansu, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Chongqing, Guizhou, Yunnan; Vietnam, Thailand. Remarks. This species is reported for the first time in Xizang.

FIGURE 11. Distribution Map. ▲Pseudohampsonella bayizhena Wu & Pan, sp. nov.; Pseudocaissa marvelosa (Yoshimoto); ● Squamosa monosa Wu & Pan, sp. nov; Scopelodes kwangtungensis Hering; ■ Miresa urga Hering.

List and distribution of Limacodidae in Xizang, China (30 species)

Cheromettia apicta (Moore, 1879) Distribution. Xizang (Medog); India, Nepal. Belippa horrida Walker, 1865 Distribution. Xizang (Medog), Heilongjiang, Shandong, Henan, Shaanxi, Zhejiang, Hubei, Jiangxi, Hunan, Fujian, Taiwan, Hainan, Sichuan, Yunnan; Japan, Nepal. Belippa thoracica (Moore, 1879) Distribution. Xizang (Medog); India, Nepal. Belippa ochreata Yoshimoto, 1994

398 · Zootaxa 3999 (3) © 2015 Magnolia Press PAN & WU Distribution. Xizang (Yadong); Nepal. Narosa corusca corusca Wileman, 1911 Distribution. Xizang (Medog), Yunnan, Taiwan. Narosa propolia Hampson, 1900 Distribution. Xizang (Medog); India. Cania xizangensis Wu & Fang, 2009 Distribution. Xizang (Medog, Bowo). Miresa bracteata Butler, 1880 Distribution. Xizang (Medog, Jyirong, Nyalam); India, Nepal, Thailand, Indonesia. Miresa urga Hering, 1933 New record to Xizang Distribution. Xizang (Medog), Hubei, Gansu, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Chongqing, Guizhou, Yunnan; Vietnam, Thailand. Chalcoscelides castaneipars (Moore, 1865) Distribution. Xizang (Medog), Henan, Shaanxi, Hubei, Jiangxi, Hunan, Guangdong, Taiwan, Guangxi, Sichuan, Yunnan; India, Nepal, Myanmar, Indonesia. Scopelodes kwangtungensis Hering, 1931 New record to Xizang Distribution. Xizang (Medog), Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangxi, Hubei, Hunan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan, Gansu; India, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam. Scopelodes venosa Walker, 1855 Distribution. Xizang (Medog); India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Vietnam. Scopelodes testacea Butler, 1886 Distribution. Xizang (Medog), Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi, Yunnan; India, Nepal, Thailand, Kampuchea, Vietnam. Monema coralina Dudgeon, 1895 Distribution. Xizang (Medog), Yunnan; Bhutan, Nepal. Tetraphleba brevilinea (Walker, 1865) Distribution. Xizang (Yadong, Nyalam); India (Sikkim), Nepal. Parasa xizangensis Wu & Fang, 2009 Distribution. Xizang (Medog, Nyingchi, Bowo). Parasa lepida (Cramer, 1779) Distribution. Xizang (Medog), Hebei, Shaanxi, Gansu, Jiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang, Hubei, Jiangxi, Hunan, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi , Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan; Japan, Sri Lanka, India, Vietnam, Indonesia. Parasa kalawensis Orhant, 2000 Distribution. Xizang (Medog), Hainan, Guangxi, Yunnan; Thailand, Myanmar. Ceratonema retractatum (Walker, 1865) Distribution. Xizang (Medog), Qinghai, Hubei, Jiangxi, Hunan, Fujian, Yunnan; India, Nepal. Squamosa chalcites Orhant, 2000 Distribution. Xizang (Medog), Hubei, Chongqing, Sichuan, Yunnan; Thailand, Myanmar. Squamosa monosa Wu & Pan, sp. nov. Distribution. Xizang (Medog). Phlossa conjuncta (Walker, 1855) Distribution. Xizang (Medog), Heilongjiang, Liaoning, Beijing, Hebei, Shandong, Henan, Shaanxi, Gansu, Jiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang, Hubei, Jiangxi, Hunan, Fujian, Taiwan, Guangdong, Hainan, Guangxi, Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan; Korea, Japan, India, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam. Iragoides crispa (Swinhoe, 1890) Distribution. Xizang (Nyalam), Henan, Shaanxi, Gansu, Hubei, Hainan, Guangxi, Sichuan, Yunnan; India, Nepal, Vietnam. Iragoides elongata Hering, 1931 Distribution. Xizang (Medog), Hubei, Guangxi, Sichuan, Yunnan; Vietnam, Myanmar. Susica himalayana Holloway, 1982 Distribution. Xizang (Medog); India, Bhutan, Nepal. Thosea vetusta (Walker, 1862)

XIZANG LIMACODIDAE Zootaxa 3999 (3) © 2015 Magnolia Press · 399 Distribution. Xizang (Medog); Indonesia, Malaysia. Phocoderma witti Solovyev, 2008 Distribution. Xizang (Medog); India, Myanmar. Prapata scotopepla (Hampson, 1900) Distribution. Xizang (Medog); India (Sikkim), Nepal. Pseudohampsonella bayizhena Wu & Pan, sp. nov. Distribution. Xizang (Nyingchi). Pseudocaissa marvelosa (Yoshimoto, 1994) New record to China Distribution. Xizang (Medog); Nepal.

Acknowledgements

This research was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31172129, J1210002, 31460576) and the National Basic Research Program of China (2014FY110100), First Batch of Key Science and Technology Program of Xizang in 2014 (Z2014C51G3-11), and Survey of Forestry Harmful Biology in Xizang.

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