Taxonomy and Geographical Distribution of Macdunnoughia (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae: Plusiinae) of China

Authors

  • Yanqing Hu Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management, Ministry of Education, Entomological Museum, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100
  • Shuang Xue Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management, Ministry of Education, Entomological Museum, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100
  • Baozhen Hua Key Laboratory of Plant Protection Resources and Pest Management, Ministry of Education, Entomological Museum, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 712100

Keywords:

Glossata, Noctuoidea, Plusiini, species richness, China

Abstract

Five species of Macdunnoughia Kostrowicki, 1961 have been recorded from China. Their distribution patterns indicate that the species richness of the genus was mainly concentrated in central China, and the number of species in southeastern and northwestern China was relatively small. A key to species of the genus in China is provided. Adults and male and female genitalia are illustrated.

 

Se han registrado cinco especies de Macdunnoughia Kostrowicki, 1961 en China. Planteamos el patrón principal de la distribución geográfica y una separación regional clara entre las especies estrechamente relacionadas. Encontramos que la riqueza de especies de este género se manifiesta en el centro de China, pero es relativamente fragil en el Sureste y Noroeste de China. Se provee una clave para las especies y se ilustran los adultos y su genitalia.

 

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Published

2014-06-20

Issue

Vol. 97, No. 2 (June 2014)

Section

Research Papers

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