Title: NEW SPECIES OF HERMONASSA (LEPIDOPTERA:NOCTUIDAE)
Abstract: In this paper, five new species of Hermonassa Walker are described. All the type specimens are deposited in the Institute of Zoology, Academia Sinica.1. Hermonass a fulvescens sp. nov.Kesembles to H. dicrhroma Brsn., but the transverse lines of fore wings less distinct, clasper stout and with a lobed head, aedeagus with large bulbed cornutus, bifurcated at tip.Holotype ♂, Xizang (Chagyab, Gyitang 3600 M.), 27. Ⅶ. 1976, Zhang Xue-zhong; Paratype ♂, Xizang (Linzhou), 13. Ⅵ. 1960, Wang Chun-guang.2. Hermonassa olivascens sp. nov.Similar to H. clava Leech, but fore wings olive yellow; also similar to H. tamsi Brsn. but the uncus broad, tongue-shaped.Holotype ♂, Yunnan (Lijiang, 2980M.), Ⅶ. 1979.3. Hermonassa fasciata sp. nov.Similar to H. chrytherythra Brsn., but fore wings olive green, without cornutus on the aedeagus.Holotype cf, Yunnan (Weishan), 12. Ⅷ, 1980; Paratype cf, Sichuan (Yajang), 24. Ⅷ. 1982, Wang Shu-yong.4. Hermonassa penna sp. nov.Similar to H. rufa Brsn., but the clasper shorter and curved.Holotype cf, Yunnan (Dali 2600 M.), 31. Ⅷ. 1980; Paratype cf, ditto.5. Hermonassa obscura sp. nov.Similar to H. emodicola Brsn., but smaller, the orbicular large, the clasper shorter and the penis slender.Holotype ♂. Yunnan (Deqin, 2700 M.), 27. Ⅷ. 1981, Wang Shu-yong.
Publication Year: 1985
Publication Date: 1985-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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