The mystery of Loepa vanschaycki Brechlin, 2012 (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae): revealing contradictory evidence on the species distribution

Ecologica Montenegrina 2026 Open access

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Authors: Vitaly M. Spitsyn, Alexander Vasilevich Kondakov, Olga A. Kuznetsova, Elizaveta A. Spitsyna
DOI: 10.37828/em.2026.99.11
Cited by: 1
References: 7

Abstract

A confusing fact that Loepa vanschaycki Brechlin, 2012 has been found in Meghalaya State, India, i.e. 2500 km of its type locality [TL: “Malaysia, Pahang State, Cameron Highlands”], is reported. Based on this fact, the assumption that the type locality was erroneously given in the original description of the species is made. The first description of the male of L. vanschaycki as well as redescription of the female are provided.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy Entomological Studies and Ecology Spider Taxonomy and Behavior Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Ecologica Montenegrina
Publisher
Institute for Biodiversity and Ecology
Volume
99
Pages
128–133
Publication date
16 July 2026