Abstract
The genus Phaelota Jacoby is redescribed and differentiated from the genera Acrocrypta Baly, Chabria Jacoby and Schenklingia Heikertinger and Csiki. Three new species of Phaelota namely P. jacobyi, P. sindhoori and P. vaishakha from south India are described and illustrated. A key for adult identification and host plant data are provided.References
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