Lenyra ashtaroth (Westwood, 1848)

Kallies, Axel, Arita, Yutaka, Owada, Mamoru & Wang, Min, 2014, Laetosphecia, a new genus of clearwing moths from south-eastern China, with a brief review of the Sesiini from China (Lepidoptera, Sesiidae), Zootaxa 3895 (4), pp. 581-589 : 587-588

Lenyra ashtaroth (Westwood, 1848)

( Fig. 13 )

This species was known only from northern India, Bhutan, Myanmar ( Burma), Thailand and Vietnam ( Kallies & Arita 2004). It is here reported from Tibet ( China) for the first time.

Material examined. 4♂, 5♀, Zayu county, Ma-Ma-luo, 15–28.VI.2010 ( Fig. 13 , CAK).

Figures

FIGURES 12 – 13. Sesiini recorded from China for the first time. 12. Specosesia rhodites, 27.5 mm wingspan (CAK). 13. Lenyra ashtaroth, 60 mm wingspan (CAK).