New species in the Elachista praelineata species group (Lepidoptera, Elachistidae, Elachistinae) from East Africa, with identification keys to the Afrotropical species

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Authors: Virginijus Sruoga, Lauri Kaila
DOI: 10.3897/zookeys.1267.177018
Cited by: 1
References: 14

Abstract

Four new species, Elachista silfverbergi sp. nov. from Ethiopia and Kenya, E. griseifrons sp. nov. from Ethiopia, E. levis sp. nov. from Tanzania, and E. conica sp. nov. from Ethiopia are described. The habitus and genitalia are diagnosed and illustrated in detail. Identification keys to the Afrotropical species of the E. praelineata species group, based on male and female genitalia, are provided.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy Biological Control of Invasive Species Insect Pheromone Research and Control

Publication details

Journal / source
ZooKeys
Publisher
Pensoft Publishers
Volume
1267
Pages
1–14
Publication date
20 January 2026
Language
EN