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    • Four species (P. acerosa, P. grandiunca, P. macrodelta, P. operaria) are newly recorded from Japan.
    • Host plants and larval feeding habits were determined for P. pylartis, P. acerosa, P. grandiunca, and P. muraseae.
    • Immature stages of P. grandiunca, P. pylartis, and P. muraseae were documented, including detailed larval chaetotaxy and pupal morphology.
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    • The Palumbina fauna in Japan is significantly more diverse than previously known.
    • Detailed morphological studies of immature stages provide valuable taxonomic information for the genus and subfamily.
    • This research enhances the understanding of Palumbina distribution, biology, and evolutionary relationships.