A new species and a new record of the genus Bucculatrix Zeller, 1839 (Lepidoptera: Bucculatricidae) from Korea

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Authors: JAE-IN OH, Neung-Ho Ahn, Ji-Young Lee, Sang-Yoon Kim, June-Hyeok Jeong, Young-Gwang Song, K. Y. CHO, Bong‐Kyu Byun
DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5750.1.9
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Abstract

In the present study, a new species, Bucculatrix bipuncticosta sp. nov. is described as new to science. Also, B. comporabile Seksjaeva, 1989, is reported for the first time from Korea. The external morphology and genital structures of them are described and illustrated in detail. In addition, mitochondrial COI DNA barcodes were extracted to analyze and compare the genetic information of Bucculatrix species recorded in Korea.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy Entomological Studies and Ecology Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny

Publication details

Journal / source
Zootaxa
Volume
5750
Issue
1
Pages
139–144
Publication date
18 January 2026
Language
EN