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A Catalogue of Indian Euteliidae (Lepidoptera, Noctuoidea)
Rahul Joshi1, Navneet Singh2, Jalil Ahmad3
1Lepidoptera Section; Zoological Survey of India; M-Block; New Alipore; Kolkata 700053; West Bengal; India. joshiarctiidae@gmail.com.
Zootaxa
|December 8, 2024
Summary
This study catalogs 104 Indian Euteliidae moth species, representing 19.25% of global diversity. It details taxonomic classifications, new combinations, and distribution records for these significant Lepidoptera.
Area of Science:
- Entomology
- Zoology
- Biodiversity Studies
Background:
- The family Euteliidae, comprising moths, has a significant global diversity.
- Understanding the specific composition of Euteliidae within regional contexts, such as India, is crucial for conservation and taxonomic clarity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compile a comprehensive catalog of Euteliidae species found in India.
- To provide detailed taxonomic information, including new combinations and distributional data, for Indian Euteliidae.
- To assess the contribution of Indian Euteliidae to the global species count.
Main Methods:
- Systematic cataloging of Euteliidae species recorded in India.
- Review of taxonomic literature and museum collections.
- Analysis of type species, synonyms, type localities, and distribution records.
- Proposal of new taxonomic combinations and revival of old ones.
Main Results:
- A catalog of 104 valid Euteliidae species across 20 genera and two subfamilies (Euteliinae and Stictopterinae) in India was established.
- Indian Euteliidae constitute 19.25% of the global Euteliidae (540 species).
- Six new combinations were proposed, one old combination revived, and the taxonomic position of Mimanuga Warren, 1913 was discussed.
Conclusions:
- The catalog provides a foundational resource for the study of Indian Euteliidae.
- The findings highlight the significant biodiversity of Euteliidae within India.
- Further taxonomic and distributional research is supported by the detailed records provided.
