SYSTEM ATIC REVISION OF THE GENUS ACOUSMATICUS BUTLER, 1882 (LEPIDOPTERA:COSSIDAE)

Authors

  • Patricia Gentili Smithsonian lnstitution

Keywords:

Systematics, Lepidoptera, Cossidae, Acousmaticus, Chile

Abstract

The genus Acousmaticus Butler, 1882 comprises two species endemic to Central Chile. The genus
and its type species are redescribed, and a new species is described. Acousmaticus, orieinally
described in the Psychidae, is currently placed in the Cossidae (Lepidoptera.’Ditrysia). Its systeinatic
position is discussed, and is tentaiivcly placed in the Hypoptinae (Cossidae) until further evidence
(e.g. female genitalia and inmaturc stages) is available.

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Published

2022-07-18

Issue

Vol. 19 (1995)

Section

Artículos

How to Cite

SYSTEM ATIC REVISION OF THE GENUS ACOUSMATICUS BUTLER, 1882 (LEPIDOPTERA:COSSIDAE). (2022). Acta Entomológica Chilena, 19, 21-29. https://revistas.umce.cl/index.php/actaent/article/view/2046