In:
ZooKeys, Pensoft Publishers, Vol. 992 ( 2020-11-12), p. 157-181
Abstract:
Monopis jussii Kaila, Mutanen, Huemer, Karsholt & amp; Autto, sp. nov. (Lepidoptera, Tineidae) is described as a new species. It is closely related to the widespread and common M. laevigella ([Denis & amp; Schiffermüller], 1775), but differs in its distinct COI DNA barcode sequences, four examined nuclear loci as well as details in forewing coloration and pattern. Most reared specim ens of M. jussii have emerged from the nest remnants of the Boreal owl ( Aegolius funereus (Linnaeus, 1758)), but also nests of the Ural owl ( Strix uralensis Pallas, 1771) and the Great tit ( Parus major Linnaeus, 1758) have been observed as suitable habitats. Based on the present knowledge, the new species has a boreo-montane distribution as it is recorded only from northern Europe and the Alps. Several extensive rearing experiments from Strix spp. nest remnants from southern Finland did not produce any M. jussii , but thousands of M. laevigella , suggesting that the species is lacking in the area or, more unlikely, that the nest of these owl species do not serve as good habitat for the new species. This unexpected species discovery highlights, once again, the usefulness of DNA barcoding in revealing the cryptic layers of biodiversity. To serve stability we select a neotype for Tinea laevigella [Denis & amp; Schiffermüller], 1775, and discuss the complicated synonymy and nomenclature of this species.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1313-2970
,
1313-2989
DOI:
10.3897/zookeys.992.53975
DOI:
10.3897/zookeys.992.53975.figure1
DOI:
10.3897/zookeys.992.53975.figure10
DOI:
10.3897/zookeys.992.53975.figure2
DOI:
10.3897/zookeys.992.53975.figure3
DOI:
10.3897/zookeys.992.53975.figure4
DOI:
10.3897/zookeys.992.53975.figure5
DOI:
10.3897/zookeys.992.53975.figure6
DOI:
10.3897/zookeys.992.53975.figure7
DOI:
10.3897/zookeys.992.53975.figure8
DOI:
10.3897/zookeys.992.53975.figure9
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Pensoft Publishers
Publication Date:
2020
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2445640-8
SSG:
12
Bookmarklink