Batrachedra olei Falck, sp. nov. from the Canary Islands, Spain (Lepidoptera: Batrachedridae)

P. Falck

doi:10.57065/shilap.1094

September 30, 2025SHILAP Revista de lepidopterologíaOpen Access

Batrachedra olei Falck, sp. nov. from the Canary Islands, Spain (Lepidoptera: Batrachedridae)

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Batrachedra olei is described as a new species found in the Canary Islands, emphasizing its unique morphology.
Distinct characteristics of male and female genitalia were illustrated, providing crucial information for identification.
DNA barcoding was employed to further clarify the classification and differentiation of this species.
Comparative figures of B. parvulipunctella's genitalia were provided to aid in the differential diagnosis of closely related species.

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New species Batrachedra olei features distinct genitalia, highlighted by DNA barcodes, differentiating it from B. parvulipunctella.

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Batrachedra olei Falck, sp. nov. is described based on specimens from La Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain. Adults, male and female genitalia are figured. DNA barcodes are analyzed. A differential diagnosis from the similar B. parvulipunctella Chrétien, 1915 is given. For comparison the male and female genitalia of B. parvulipunctella are figured.

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