Animal Systematics, Evolution and Diversity

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Notes on the Ahlbergia (Lepidoptera, Lycaenidae, Theclinae) from Korea, with Two Newly Recorded Species

  • Sung-Soo Kim (Institute for East Asian Environment and Biology) ;
  • Jung-Dal Sohn (Institute for East Asian Environment and Biology) ;
  • Young Joon Lee (Institute for East Asian Environment and Biology) ;
  • Sang-Kyu Sohn (Institute for East Asian Environment and Biology) ;
  • Bora Shin (Department of Biology, Mokpo National University) ;
  • Sei-Woong Choi (Department of Environmental Education, Mokpo National University)
  • Received : 2023.10.12
  • Accepted : 2024.01.08
  • Published : 2024.01.31
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Abstract

Four species of green hairstreak butterflies, namely Ahlbergia ferrea, A. tricaudata, A. frivaldszkyi, and A. leei, belonging to the genus Ahlbergia Bryk, 1946 (Papilionidea: Lycaenidae), are examined in Korea. It was discovered that Ahlbergia frivaldszkyi, which was previously incorrectly reported in Korea, is actually A. leei. We report two species, A. frivaldszkyi and A. tricaudata as new additions to the Korean fauna. Detailed diagnoses of these four species are provided, including descriptions of both male and female genitalia, along with a key for identifying the four species found in Korea.

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This work was supported by a grant from the National Institute of Biological Resources (NIBR), funded by the Ministry of Environment (MOE) of the Republic of Korea (NIBR202304203).

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