A revision of the genus Bryolymnia Hampson in North America with descriptions of three new species (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae, Noctuinae, Elaphriini)

The three known North American species of Bryolymnia Hampson, 1908 are reviewed and three additional species are described as new. Two additional species, Elaphria ensina (Barnes, 1907) and Cryphia viridata (Harvey, 1876) are transferred to Bryolymnia as new combinations. The North American species...

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Published in:ZooKeys 2010-01, Vol.39, p.187-204
Main Authors: Lafontaine, Donald, Walsh, J., Holland, Richard
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Genitalia
New combinations
New species
Taxonomic revision
Zoology
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Summary:The three known North American species of Bryolymnia Hampson, 1908 are reviewed and three additional species are described as new. Two additional species, Elaphria ensina (Barnes, 1907) and Cryphia viridata (Harvey, 1876) are transferred to Bryolymnia as new combinations. The North American species are compared with related species in Central America. Adults of 11 species and male and female genitalia, where available, are illustrated.
ISSN:1313-2989
1313-2970
DOI:10.3897/zookeys.39.437