DNA barcoding and morphological characterization of moth Antoculeora ornatissima (Walker, 1858) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), a new range record from western Himalayan region of India

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.4127.10.13.12817-12820

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Antoculeora ornatissima, DNA barcoding, Lepidoptera, morphology, new range record, Noctuidae, Plusiinae, western Himalaya

Abstract

DNA barcoding of Antoculeora ornatissima (Walker, 1858) was done for the first time from India.  Redescriptions of genitalia and diagnoses of genus and species are presented with images and illustrations.

Author Biographies

  • Twinkle Sinha, Division of Entomology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110012, India

    Junior research fellow, Division of Entomology, IARI, New Delhi

  • P.R. Shashank, Division of Entomology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110012, India

    Scientist, Division of Entomology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi

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26-11-2018

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Vol. 10 No. 13 (2018)

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