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  3. How High Can Trumpet Moths Occur: Documentation Of Mountainous Leaf-mining Tischeriidae, Featuring A Species From Record-high Elevations.
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  3. How High Can Trumpet Moths Occur: Documentation Of Mountainous Leaf-mining Tischeriidae, Featuring A Species From Record-high Elevations.

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How high can trumpet moths occur: documentation of mountainous leaf-mining Tischeriidae, featuring a species from

Jonas R Stonis1, Arūnas Diškus2, Andrius Remeikis3

  • 1State Research Institute Nature Research Centre; Akademijos g. 2; Vilnius 08412; Lithuania. stonis.biotaxonomy@gmail.com.

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|December 8, 2024

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Four new high-altitude Tischeriidae species in the genus Astrotischeria were discovered, including Astrotischeria andina, the highest recorded for this family at 3,600 meters. Further high-elevation discoveries are anticipated.

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Area of Science:

  • Entomology
  • Biodiversity
  • High-altitude ecosystems

Background:

  • The Tischeriidae family, commonly known as leaf-mining moths, has limited representation in high-altitude environments.
  • Current distribution data suggests a predominance of species below 2,000 meters.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe new high-altitude species within the genus Astrotischeria.
  • To document the highest recorded altitude for the Tischeriidae family.
  • To analyze current distribution patterns and hypothesize future discoveries.

Main Methods:

  • Taxonomic description of four new species: Astrotischeria peruanica, A. montivaga, A. viscacha, and A. andina.
  • Elevation data collection and analysis for Tischeriidae species.
  • Review of existing species distribution data.
  • Molecular phylogenetic analysis.

    • Main Results:

    • Description of four new Astrotischeria species from high altitudes.
    • Astrotischeria andina established as the highest-altitude Tischeriidae species globally (3,600 m).
    • New highest elevation record for Astrotischeria parapallens.
    • Analysis indicates high-elevation species (>3,000 m) constitute a small percentage (5% tropics, 2% globally) of the family.

    Conclusions:

    • The genus Astrotischeria harbors undiscovered high-altitude species, particularly in the Andes.
    • The discovery of A. andina significantly expands the known altitudinal range for Tischeriidae.
    • Further research on high-elevation Lepidoptera, especially those associated with Baccharis, is warranted.