The Genus Heterogynis Rambur, 1866 (Heterogynidae, Lepidoptera): Congruence of Molecular, Morphological and Morphometric Evidence Reveal New Species in Serbia
The Heterogynidae are a small family of moths consisting of a single genus <i>Heterogynis</i> and sixteen described species distributed in the Mediterranean region. A species new to science, <i>Heterogynis serbica</i> sp. nov., is described from the locality of Srebrenac, Mt....
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| author | Dejan V. Stojanović Vladislava Galović Tomislav Terzin Jelena Ačanski Marija Vidović Saša Orlović |
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| description | The Heterogynidae are a small family of moths consisting of a single genus <i>Heterogynis</i> and sixteen described species distributed in the Mediterranean region. A species new to science, <i>Heterogynis serbica</i> sp. nov., is described from the locality of Srebrenac, Mt. Kopaonik, Republic of Serbia, Balkan Peninsula, by applying an integrative taxonomic approach using morpho-anatomical characteristics, wing morphometics and DNA barcoding. Male genitalia, scanning electron micrographs of adult male head anatomy, abdominal tergites/sternites, cocoons and habitats of the closely related species <i>H. serbica</i> sp. nov. and <i>H. zikici</i> are discussed and illustrated. Photographs of adult males and females, cocoons, plants in which the cocoons were found and habitats are shown. Importantly, marked differences in genital structure and other morphological characters were noted. These differences were confirmed with forewing morphometrics and COI-based DNA barcoding results. Additionally, DNA barcodes for <i>H. serbica</i> sp. nov. and <i>H. zikici</i> were compared against previously available data for the genus to evaluate the phylogenetic relationships. We conclude that deep, previously unknown and unexpected intrageneric morphological diversity exists in the genus <i>Heterogynis</i>. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3809526b306c4c5093a3f50bb232038a2023-11-18T01:50:12ZengMDPI AGInsects2075-44502023-05-0114545510.3390/insects14050455The Genus Heterogynis Rambur, 1866 (Heterogynidae, Lepidoptera): Congruence of Molecular, Morphological and Morphometric Evidence Reveal New Species in SerbiaDejan V. Stojanović0Vladislava Galović1Tomislav Terzin2Jelena Ačanski3Marija Vidović4Saša Orlović5Institute of Lowland Forestry and Environment (ILFE), University of Novi Sad, Antona Čehova 13, 21000 Novi Sad, SerbiaInstitute of Lowland Forestry and Environment (ILFE), University of Novi Sad, Antona Čehova 13, 21000 Novi Sad, SerbiaDepartment of Science, Augustana Faculty, University of Alberta, 4901-46 Ave, Camrose, AB T4V 2R3, CanadaBioSense Institute, University of Novi Sad, Dr Zorana Đinđića 1, 21000 Novi Sad, SerbiaInstitute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, University of Belgrade, Vojvode Stepe 444a, 11042 Belgrade, SerbiaInstitute of Lowland Forestry and Environment (ILFE), University of Novi Sad, Antona Čehova 13, 21000 Novi Sad, SerbiaThe Heterogynidae are a small family of moths consisting of a single genus <i>Heterogynis</i> and sixteen described species distributed in the Mediterranean region. A species new to science, <i>Heterogynis serbica</i> sp. nov., is described from the locality of Srebrenac, Mt. Kopaonik, Republic of Serbia, Balkan Peninsula, by applying an integrative taxonomic approach using morpho-anatomical characteristics, wing morphometics and DNA barcoding. Male genitalia, scanning electron micrographs of adult male head anatomy, abdominal tergites/sternites, cocoons and habitats of the closely related species <i>H. serbica</i> sp. nov. and <i>H. zikici</i> are discussed and illustrated. Photographs of adult males and females, cocoons, plants in which the cocoons were found and habitats are shown. Importantly, marked differences in genital structure and other morphological characters were noted. These differences were confirmed with forewing morphometrics and COI-based DNA barcoding results. Additionally, DNA barcodes for <i>H. serbica</i> sp. nov. and <i>H. zikici</i> were compared against previously available data for the genus to evaluate the phylogenetic relationships. We conclude that deep, previously unknown and unexpected intrageneric morphological diversity exists in the genus <i>Heterogynis</i>.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/14/5/455DNA barcodeHeterogynidae<i>Heterogynis serbica</i> sp. nov.morphometrynew taxonscanning electron microscopy |
| spellingShingle | Dejan V. Stojanović Vladislava Galović Tomislav Terzin Jelena Ačanski Marija Vidović Saša Orlović The Genus Heterogynis Rambur, 1866 (Heterogynidae, Lepidoptera): Congruence of Molecular, Morphological and Morphometric Evidence Reveal New Species in Serbia Insects DNA barcode Heterogynidae <i>Heterogynis serbica</i> sp. nov. morphometry new taxon scanning electron microscopy |
| title | The Genus Heterogynis Rambur, 1866 (Heterogynidae, Lepidoptera): Congruence of Molecular, Morphological and Morphometric Evidence Reveal New Species in Serbia |
| title_full | The Genus Heterogynis Rambur, 1866 (Heterogynidae, Lepidoptera): Congruence of Molecular, Morphological and Morphometric Evidence Reveal New Species in Serbia |
| title_fullStr | The Genus Heterogynis Rambur, 1866 (Heterogynidae, Lepidoptera): Congruence of Molecular, Morphological and Morphometric Evidence Reveal New Species in Serbia |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Genus Heterogynis Rambur, 1866 (Heterogynidae, Lepidoptera): Congruence of Molecular, Morphological and Morphometric Evidence Reveal New Species in Serbia |
| title_short | The Genus Heterogynis Rambur, 1866 (Heterogynidae, Lepidoptera): Congruence of Molecular, Morphological and Morphometric Evidence Reveal New Species in Serbia |
| title_sort | genus heterogynis rambur 1866 heterogynidae lepidoptera congruence of molecular morphological and morphometric evidence reveal new species in serbia |
| topic | DNA barcode Heterogynidae <i>Heterogynis serbica</i> sp. nov. morphometry new taxon scanning electron microscopy |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/14/5/455 |
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