A revision of the hitherto neglected genus Topiris Walker, 1863 (Lepidoptera, Xyloryctidae) with taxonomic notes on the genus Athrypsiastis Meyrick, 1910

The genus Topiris Walker, 1863 is revised. This genus, previously neglected or deemed unrecognisable, comprised only Walker’s damaged and misrepaired type specimen of Topiris candidella Walker, 1863. Evidence is provided that this specimen was collected by Alfred Russel Wallace in 1855–56 in Sarawak...

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Main Authors: Mark J. Sterling, Ben W. Price, David C. Lees
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pensoft Publishers 2025-03-01
Series:ZooKeys
Online Access:https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/119155/download/pdf/
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