Diptychophora kuhlweinii Zeller, 1866

Landry, Bernard & Becker, Vitor O., 2021, A taxonomic review of the genus Diptychophora Zeller (Lepidoptera, Pyralidae sensu lato, Crambinae) in Brazil, with descriptions of three new species, Revue suisse de Zoologie 128 (1), pp. 73-84 : 83

- Diptychophora kuhlweinii Zeller, 1866

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(Misspelled ‘ kuhlweini ’ by Gaskin (1986a).

Described from Rio de Janeiro, the holotype could not be recovered as mentioned by Gaskin (1986a). Gaskin (1986a) mentions specimens examined from the states of Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, and Santa Catarina.

We have examined additional material from Bahía ( Reserva Serra Bonita ) and Minas Gerais ( Caraça ).

Figures

Figs 1-8. Habiti of Diptychophora species. (1) D. subazanalis female, Brazil, Rondonia (VBC). (2) D. kuhlweinii male, Brazil, Bahia (MHNG). (3) D. diasticta, male, Brazil, Minas Gerais (VBC). (4) D. diasticta, female, Brazil, Minas Gerais (VBC). (5) D. ardalia, holotype (VBC). (6) D. planaltina, holotype (VBC). (7) D. planaltina, paratype female, Brazil, Federal District (VBC). (8) D. galvani, holotype (VBC).