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| Debaratania bellula Pinkaew, 2025 |
Abstract
Debaratania gen. nov. is described from Thailand, with Debaratania bellula sp. nov. designated as the type species. The new genus is characterized by its colorful forewing pattern, sexual dimorphism in the shape of both the fore- and the hindwing, and distinctive male hindwing venation, where M3 and CuA1 are short-stalked both proximally and distally, with three distinct anal veins. The male genitalia feature a prominent leaf-like uncus and a large tubular phallus with long, narrow cornuti. In the female genitalia, a conspicuous sclerotized plate with a strongly developed thorn-like process is present at the anterior end of ductus bursae. Living and pinned specimens, wing venation, and genitalia are illustrated. Structural features support placement in the tribe Enarmoniini.
Keywords: Enarmoniini, taxonomy, national park, wildlife sanctuary
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| Living specimens of Debaratania bellula sp. nov. (holotype). A. dorsal view. B. lateral view. |
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| Adults of Debaratania bellula sp. nov. A. male adult, holotype. B. female adult, paratype (np5520). (scale bars =2 mm) |
Family Tortricidae Latreille, 1803
Subfamily Olethreutinae Walsingham, 1895
Tribe Enarmoniini Diakonoff, 1953
Genus Debaratania gen.nov.
Debaratania bellula Pinkaew sp. nov.
Diagnosis.– This new genus is superficially similar to some brightly colored species of Thaumatographa (Hilarographini), and Anthozela (Enarmoniini). However, it is easily distinguished by the sexual dimorphism in the shape of the forewing and hindwing, with the male forewing slightly more subtriangular
Etymology.–The generic name “Debaratania” is a part of name for Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn [Princess Debaratana Rajasuda].
Nantasak Pinkaew. 2025. Debaratania Pinkaew (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae: Olethreutinae), A New gorgeous Genus from Thailand with Description of its type species. Tropical Natural History. Supplement 8; 140-148. DOI: doi.org/10.58837/tnh.25.8.266747 [2025-10-14]
