Updates to the checklist of nocturnal Macroheterocera (Lepidoptera) of the Central High Atlas of Morocco: One new species added for Morocco
This paper provides updates to the checklist of Macroheteroceran moths (Lepidoptera) of the central High Atlas of Morocco, following the initial inventory conducted by Charles Rungs nearly five decades ago. Sampling was carried out using sugar bait traps deployed across various habitat types in the...
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| author | Nidal Fetnassi Omar Er-rguibi Abdessamad Aglagane Mohamed Ghamizi Erki Õunap |
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| description | This paper provides updates to the checklist of Macroheteroceran moths (Lepidoptera) of the central High Atlas of Morocco, following the initial inventory conducted by Charles Rungs nearly five decades ago. Sampling was carried out using sugar bait traps deployed across various habitat types in the region (natural, semi-natural and agricultural lands). Identification of the collected specimens involved a comprehensive approach, including examination of external morphology, dissections of genitalia and DNA barcoding.In this study, we recorded a total of 123 species belonging to the families Noctuidae, Erebidae, Geometridae, Eutelidae and Drepanidae. Euxoa cos (Noctuidae) was recorded as a new species for Morocco. The presence of Apamea maroccana (Noctuidae) and Chersotis rungsi (Noctuidae), both endemic to Morocco, was verified in the study area. Four of the 123 species were only identified at the genus level. Our inventory also sheds light on species that were previously not known to occur within our study area, reporting twelve species from the High Atlas Mountains for the first time. We also suggest omitting Eupithecia farinosa (Geometridae) from the Moroccan Lepidoptera list. This study significantly contributes to uncovering an overlooked aspect of Lepidopteran biodiversity in Morocco, which is crucial for future conservation efforts. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-f0203c3ba1ba4cb0b217614eceb23d9c2025-01-31T08:30:45ZengPensoft PublishersBiodiversity Data Journal1314-28282025-01-011313710.3897/BDJ.13.e137839137839Updates to the checklist of nocturnal Macroheterocera (Lepidoptera) of the Central High Atlas of Morocco: One new species added for MoroccoNidal Fetnassi0Omar Er-rguibi1Abdessamad Aglagane2Mohamed Ghamizi3Erki Õunap4Research center of the Museum of Natural History of Marrakech, Cadi Ayyad UniversityHigher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health TechnicsLaboratory of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning, Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Zohr UniversityLaboratory of Water Biodiversity and Climate Changes (EauBiodiCc), Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad UniversityDepartment of Zoology, Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of TartuThis paper provides updates to the checklist of Macroheteroceran moths (Lepidoptera) of the central High Atlas of Morocco, following the initial inventory conducted by Charles Rungs nearly five decades ago. Sampling was carried out using sugar bait traps deployed across various habitat types in the region (natural, semi-natural and agricultural lands). Identification of the collected specimens involved a comprehensive approach, including examination of external morphology, dissections of genitalia and DNA barcoding.In this study, we recorded a total of 123 species belonging to the families Noctuidae, Erebidae, Geometridae, Eutelidae and Drepanidae. Euxoa cos (Noctuidae) was recorded as a new species for Morocco. The presence of Apamea maroccana (Noctuidae) and Chersotis rungsi (Noctuidae), both endemic to Morocco, was verified in the study area. Four of the 123 species were only identified at the genus level. Our inventory also sheds light on species that were previously not known to occur within our study area, reporting twelve species from the High Atlas Mountains for the first time. We also suggest omitting Eupithecia farinosa (Geometridae) from the Moroccan Lepidoptera list. This study significantly contributes to uncovering an overlooked aspect of Lepidopteran biodiversity in Morocco, which is crucial for future conservation efforts.https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/137839/download/pdf/inventorysugar bait trapexternal morphologyg |
| spellingShingle | Nidal Fetnassi Omar Er-rguibi Abdessamad Aglagane Mohamed Ghamizi Erki Õunap Updates to the checklist of nocturnal Macroheterocera (Lepidoptera) of the Central High Atlas of Morocco: One new species added for Morocco Biodiversity Data Journal inventory sugar bait trap external morphology g |
| title | Updates to the checklist of nocturnal Macroheterocera (Lepidoptera) of the Central High Atlas of Morocco: One new species added for Morocco |
| title_full | Updates to the checklist of nocturnal Macroheterocera (Lepidoptera) of the Central High Atlas of Morocco: One new species added for Morocco |
| title_fullStr | Updates to the checklist of nocturnal Macroheterocera (Lepidoptera) of the Central High Atlas of Morocco: One new species added for Morocco |
| title_full_unstemmed | Updates to the checklist of nocturnal Macroheterocera (Lepidoptera) of the Central High Atlas of Morocco: One new species added for Morocco |
| title_short | Updates to the checklist of nocturnal Macroheterocera (Lepidoptera) of the Central High Atlas of Morocco: One new species added for Morocco |
| title_sort | updates to the checklist of nocturnal macroheterocera lepidoptera of the central high atlas of morocco one new species added for morocco |
| topic | inventory sugar bait trap external morphology g |
| url | https://bdj.pensoft.net/article/137839/download/pdf/ |
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