The genus Dioscore Warren, 1907: two new species and analysis of characters spread (Lepidoptera: Geometridae: Geometrinae)
Journal Title: Journal of Insect Biodiversity - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 16
Abstract
The genus Dioscore Warren, 1907 is reviewed. Diagnostic characters are listed for the genus and species included, the male genitalia are described for the first time for seven species and the female genitalia for three species. Two new species are described from Papua Indonesia: Dioscore kirke Lindt, Lennuk & Viidalepp sp. nov. and Dioscore vilu Lindt, Lennuk & Viidalepp sp. nov. The genus with its ten species is endemic to New Guinea and nearby islands; its taxonomic affinities are discussed.
Authors and Affiliations
Aare Lindt, Lennart Lennuk, Jaan Viidalepp
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