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A new species of the genus Watsonidia Toulgoët, 1981 (Lepidoptera, Erebidae, Arctiini): example of polymorphism in the Amazon of Peru

Research Associate, Department of Entomology, Natural History Museum, National University of San Marcos Av. Arenales 1256, Lima, Peru. Bosque Llaqta, Av. Confraternidad Internacional Este Nº 364, Huaraz, Perú.
Lepidoptera Citizen Science Phaegopterina Tambopata river Taxonomy

Abstract

A new species of the genus Watsonidia Toulgoët, from the Amazon region of Peru, is described, with two morphotypes. Characters of males and female genitalia of both morphotypes and the genetic analyses (COI) that support the polymorphism of the species are provided. The habitus of males and females is also illustrated.

 

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