Observations on the genus Athis Hübner, [1819] and description of a new species from Peru (Lepidoptera, Castniidae)

One new species of the genus Athis Hübner, [1819] from Peru (Athis pirrelloi n. sp.) is described andillustrated. The male, the preimaginal stages and the host plant are still unknown. Some additional informationsabout the genus Athis Hübner, [1819] and the congeneric species/subspecies are given.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Roberto Vinciguerra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Edizioni Danaus, Palermo 2011-06-01
Series:Biodiversity Journal
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Online Access:http://www.biodiversityjournal.com/pdf/2_97-102.pdf