New species of Erebidae (Lepidoptera) in the fauna of Tajikistan

Abdulaziz M. Davlatov

Abdulaziz M. Davlatov https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4955-720X

Volume 46 (Issue 9): 235–237 · 2 September 2024

Abstract: Amata (Syntomis) caspia Staudinger, 1877 is reported for the first time from Tajikistan. Additional information on the distribution of other species in Tajikistan is also provided.

Keywords: Amata caspia, Erebidae, first record, range extension, South Tajikistan

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