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1Hokkaido Aquatic Biology, Hakuyo-cho, 3-3-5, Eniwa, Hokkaido 061-1434 Japan.. tobikera@siren.ocn.ne.jp.
This study revises the taxonomy of the genus Microptila in Japan, redescribing an existing species and introducing two new species from the Ryukyu Islands.
Area of Science:
- Entomology
- Zoology
- Biodiversity
Background:
- The genus Microptila is a group of insects.
- The taxonomy of Microptila in Japan requires revision.
Purpose of the Study:
- To revise the taxonomy of the genus Microptila in Japan.
- To describe new species within the genus Microptila.
Main Methods:
- Taxonomic revision of the genus Microptila.
- Description of adult specimens.
Main Results:
- Microptila orienthula Kjærandsen and Ito, 2009, the only East Palearctic species, is redescribed.
- Two new species, Microptila genka sp. nov. and Microptila nakama sp. nov., are described.
- New records for Microptila orienthula are presented.
Conclusions:
- The revision clarifies the taxonomy of Microptila in Japan.
- The description of new species expands the known diversity of the genus in the Oriental region.
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