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Cyana neopuer N. Singh, Bhattacharyya & Volynkin 2019
No full text317. Cyana neopuer N. Singh, Bhattacharyya & Volynkin, 2019:366 Type locality: NE India, W Meghalaya, Umran, 33 km N Shillong, 26°06’N, 92°23’E, 800 m Distribution: Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim (Singh et al. 2020b).Published as part of Singh, Navneet, Joshi, Rahul, Kirti, Jagbir Singh, Bisht, Santosh Singh & Param, Harsimranjeet Singh, 2021, A catalogue of Indian Arctiinae (Erebidae, Lepidoptera), pp. 1-118 in Zootaxa 5058 (1) on page 55, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5058.1.1, http://zenodo.org/record/560257
Barsaurea apatani S. Singh, Kirti, & N. Singh 2023, sp. nov.
No full textBarsaurea apatani S. Singh, Kirti, & N. Singh, sp. nov. (Figs 1, 6) Holotype: Ô, India, Arunachal Pradesh: Ziro (27.534755N, 93.820389E, 1599 m), 3.v.2018, Santosh Singh leg. (13475/H10). Diagnosis: Forewing length 15mm in male. Barsaurea apatani sp. nov. (Fig.1)closely resembles B.phaeoxanthia in its colouration and forewing markings but is distinct by the grey colour of head and vertex, brownish frons, greyish collar and patagia and darker forewing markings covering the marginal area, whereas in B. phaeoxanthia (Figs. 2, 3), the head, vertex, frons, collar, patagia and marginal area of forewing are yellowish. In male genitalia of B. apatani (Fig. 6), the uncus is shorter and more dilated subapically; the valva is shorter, broader and almost rectangular and the vesica with two diverticula, each with a cluster of strong cornuti apically, whereas in the male genitalia of B. phaeoxanthia (Fig. 7), the uncus is longer and subapically less dilated, the valva is long and narrower at apex and the vesica bears a single cluster of 1–3 cornuti apically. Distribution: So far known from its type locality only. Etymology: The name of this species is derived from the local tribe ‘Apatani’ that inhabits the type locality of the species.Published as part of Singh, Santosh, Kirti, Jagbir Singh & Singh, Navneet, 2023, A new species and two species records of genus Barsaurea from India (Erebidae: Arctiinae: Lithosiini), pp. 349-354 in Zootaxa 5315 (4) on page 350, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5315.4.5, http://zenodo.org/record/814232
Polygonatum tungnathensis Ankit Singh, Harsh Singh & M. C. Nautiyal 2022, sp. nov.
No full textPolygonatum tungnathensis Ankit Singh, Harsh Singh & M.C. Nautiyal sp. nov. (Fig. 2) Type:— INDIA, Uttarakhand, Tungnath, 30 ° 29ʹ33.88ʹʹ N, 79 ° 12ʹ58.03ʹʹ E, 3330 m, 15 July 2020, Ankit Singh Rawat 202145 (holotype GHU!; isotypes: BSD!). Diagnosis:—The new species possess few similar morphological characters to P. verticillatum like its appearance, arrangement of leaves and its inflorescence (Fig. 3) but, differs in having broadly lanceolate shaped leaves, 1.6–2.8 cm wide, adaxially coriaceous (vs narrow lanceolate, 0.6–1.5 cm wide, adaxially leathery lustrous in P. verticillatum), abaxial leaf surface papillate (P. tungnathensis) vs non papillate (P. verticillatum), filament with semi oval shaped papillae (vs sharply pointed papillae), pedicel having bractlet or ruminant of bractlet (vs pedicel without bractlet) (Table 1, Figs. 2–9). Description:—Erect or slightly arching perennial terrestrial herb, stem 63.3–160.6 cm high. Rhizome branched, tuberous subterete, terete, usually parallel to soil surface, 5–20 cm deep in soil, 14.9–23.5 cm long and diameter 1.3–2.1 cm, stem glabrous, terete with red blotches sometime with angular up to 160 cm and 0.8–1.3 cm in diameter dark red, pink, yellow and rarely green maculate/blotch. Leaves in whorls of, 4–6 lanceolate, slightly falcate, 7.5–11.5 × 1.6–2.8 cm sessile, base obtuse, margin entire, apex subobtuse, acute, adaxially green with purple or red blotches at base and apex occasionally with purple midvein and glaucous abaxially, vein red maculate abaxially, veins prominent 8–12. Stipule late deciduous (in comparison to P. verticillatum), 7.4–9.7 × 0.6–1.2 cm. Inflorescence axillary raceme, pendulous, 2–5 flowered, perianth tube in bud stage slightly pinched at middle, at maturity, 0.8–1.0 × 0.3–0.5 cm, campanulate, yellowish occasionally with red or purple blotch, subtruncate to round base, perianth lobes 6, green with dark green strip at middle, 0.4–0.7 × 0.3–0.45 cm, ovate, oblong, floccose at tip. Peduncle slender 1.3–2.1 cm long. Pedicels 0.3–0.6 cm long, with ruminant of bractlet and occasionally with 2 leafy bractlet (Fig. 2I). Stamens 6, basally adnate to perianth tube, papillose 0.5–0.8 cm long, anther elongate, base bilobed, oblong, 0.1–0.2 cm long. Ovary glabrous, superior trilocular, style floccose, stigma 0.2–0.3 cm long. Fruits berry, ellipsoid, green with red or pink blotches when immature, bright red when mature, 0.2–1.4 cm in diameter, 3–10 seeded. Seeds round semi-spheroid. SEM micromorphology:—SEM micromorphology of P. tungnathensis significantly differ with P. verticillatum, especially in foliar surface ornamentation. Abaxial leaf surface papillate vs non papillate (Figs. 4 A, C, B, D) small outgrowth scattered vs densely ornamented (Figs. 4 E, F). Leaf adaxial cuticular ridges conspicuous (longitudinally elongated and transversely narrowed) vs obscure (Figs. 5 A, B) rectangular cuticle surface vs irregular surface (Figs. 5 C, D) dense outgrowth vs scattered (Figs.5 E, F), ruminant of bractlet are small and resemblance like minute thorn (Figs. 6). Filament with dense semi oval shaped having striate surface of papillae vs filament with sharply pointed papillae (Figs. 7 (A, B). Non papillate filament vs papillate filament, (Figs. 7 A, C, B, D) rugulate-perforate vs smooth surface of flower outer side (Figs. 7 E, F). Larger vs smaller pollen grains (Figs. 8 A, B), tricolpate vs monosulcate (pollen type) (Figs. 8 C, D), colpus extended almost towards the grain end pollen ornamentation reticulate; the murus is psilate (Figs. 8 E, F). In P. tungnathensis the seed ornamentation is irregular shaped pavement cells vs conspicuous rectangular shape of pavement cells in P. verticillatum (Figs. 9 C, D), and granulate vs smooth surface ornamentation of seeds (Figs. 9 E, F). Specimens examined:— P. tungnathensis:— INDIA. Himachal Pradesh, on the way to Hattu peak, September 1994, Bipin Balodi 88755 (BSD); Uttarakhand, India, Uttarakhand, above Tungnath, 30 ° 29ʹ33.88ʹʹ N, 79 ° 12ʹ58.03ʹʹ E, 3330 m, 16 July 2020, Ankit Singh Rawat 202146 (paratype GUH). Garhwal, Buhna 3000 m, 15 June 1959, M.A. Rau 10214 (BSD); Garhwal, Dunagiri, 3400 m, 21 August 1974, B.D. Naithani 54126 (BSD); Hemkund on the way, 3400 m, 2 October 1962, U.C. Bhattacharyya 24293 (BSD); Tehri Garhwal, Panwali, 4000 m, 25 May 1979, A. K. Goel 66658 (BSD); Chamoli, Roopkund, P. K. Hajra, 87663 (BSD); Pithoragarh, Dugtu, 8 August 1998, B.P. Uniyal & Bipin Balodi 93965 (BSD); Uttarkashi, on the way to Hari ki Doon, 20 August 1996, Bipin Balodi 92172 (BSD). P. verticillatum:— INDIA. Uttarakhand, Garhwal, Gourikund, 2400 m, 13 October 1965, N.C. Nair 35914 (BSD); Uttarkashi, Way to Yamunotri, 4 October 1993, S.C. Majumdar & S. Singh 88010 (BSD); Bhojbasa, Gaumukh, 3700 m, 2 Sep 1983, D.C. Bhattacharyya 74742, (BSD); On the way to Jakhol, May 1997, Bipin Balodi 86558 (BSD); Gangotri, On the way to Kedarkharak, 28 July 2002, P. K. Pusalkar 101733 (BSD); Tehri Garhwal, Kalyani, 3000 m, 14 September 1979, A. K. Goel 67776 (BSD); On the way to Khatling, 3500 m, 14 Aug 1978, A. K. Goel, 64471 (BSD); Tali, 4300 m, 21 May 1979, A. K. Goel 66625 (BSD); Jamnotri, 18 June 1965, B.P. Shetty & J.P. Sharma 33195 (BSD); Pauri Garhwal, Dobri forest, 10 May 1995, B.P. Uniyal 90675 (BSD); Chamoli, Duggalbhitta P.W.D. R.H., 2300 m, 23 May 1985, R.R. Rao 76245 (BSD). Flowering:—July–August. Fruiting:—September–October. Etymology:—The specific epithet ‘ tungnathensis ’ is derived from the type locality Tungnath, Uttarakhand. Distribution:— 3000–4000 m from treeline to subalpine zone of the Western Himalaya. Conservation status:— Polygonatum tungnathensis occurs in small fragmented population in gentle grassy and rocky slopes. Populations are severely affected by intense grazing, unscientific harvesting for its medicinal uses, habitat reduction and irregular tourism activity. The species assessed as Vulnerable on the basis of extent of occurrence (EOO) and area of occupancy (AOO) (B1B2a) and number of mature individuals (C2ai,D1). Habitat and ecology:—Usually erect or arching herb associated with Tenaxia cachemyriana (Jaubert & Spach 1851:331) Barker & Linder (2010:352), Rhododendron campanulatum Don David. (1821:410) and Impatiens sulcata Wallich (1824:458).Published as part of Singh, Ankit, Singh, Harsh & Nautiyal, Mohan Chandra, 2022, Polygonatum tungnathensis (Asparagaceae), a new species from Uttarakhand, Western Himalaya, India, pp. 163-175 in Phytotaxa 554 (2) on pages 164-171, DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.554.2.5, http://zenodo.org/record/682094
Miltochrista pseudoarcuata N. Singh & Kirti 2016
No full text<i>Miltochrista pseudoarcuata</i> N. Singh & Kirti, 2016 <p>(Figs 9, 25)</p> <p> <i>Miltochrista pseudoarcuata</i> Singh & Kirti, 2016: 102 (Type locality: Karnataka, Ganeshgudi)</p> <p> <b>Type material examined.</b> Holotype, ♂, India, <b>Karnataka:</b> Ganeshgudi, 12.ix.2007, N. Singh leg. (11885/H10).</p> <p> <b>Diagnosis.</b> <i>Miltochrista pseudoarcuata</i> (Fig. 9) and <i>M. paraarcuata</i> (Figs 10–16) are closely similar species and can be only be distinguished by the male genitalia. In male genitalia of <i>M. pseudoarcuata</i> distal saccular process is sclerotised and terminates into three shorter spines with two outwardly directed and one spine backwardly directed, whereas in <i>M. paraarcuata</i> all the three spines are forwardly directed.</p> <p> <b>Distribution.</b> Karnataka (Kirti & Singh 2016, Singh <i>et al.</i> 2021).</p>Published as part of <i>Singh, Santosh, Kirti, Jagbir Singh, Joshi, Rahul & Singh, Navneet, 2023, Taxonomic review of the Miltochrista hollowai and M. curvifascia species-groups with descriptions of two new species from India (Erebidae: Arctiinae: Lithosiini), pp. 150-160 in Zootaxa 5315 (2)</i> on page 155, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5315.2.4, <a href="http://zenodo.org/record/8130372">http://zenodo.org/record/8130372</a>
Cyana arama subsp. metis Volynkin & N. Singh 2020
No full text291a. Cyana arama metis Volynkin & N. Singh, 2020: 47 Type locality: Indien [Uttarakhand] U. P., Kumaon-Himalaya, Bhimtal, 1500 m Distribution: North India (Uttarakhand, Punjab) (Singh et al. 2020b).Published as part of Singh, Navneet, Joshi, Rahul, Kirti, Jagbir Singh, Bisht, Santosh Singh & Param, Harsimranjeet Singh, 2021, A catalogue of Indian Arctiinae (Erebidae, Lepidoptera), pp. 1-118 in Zootaxa 5058 (1) on page 52, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5058.1.1, http://zenodo.org/record/560257
Barsine kirata Volynkin & N. Singh 2020
No full text239. Barsine kirata Volynkin & N. Singh, 2020: 111 Type locality: N. E. India, Assam, Nambor Reserv [e] Forest, Garampani, H = 100 m, 26°20’N, 93°55’E Distribution: Northeastern India (Sikkim, Darjeeling, Assam) (Volynkin et al. 2020). Remark: The records of B. orientalis bigamica Černý & Pinratana, 2009 from Nepal and India (north of West Bengal (Darjeeling), Assam and Sikkim) by Černý & Pinratana (2009) and Kirti & Singh (2016) belong to B. kirata.Published as part of Singh, Navneet, Joshi, Rahul, Kirti, Jagbir Singh, Bisht, Santosh Singh & Param, Harsimranjeet Singh, 2021, A catalogue of Indian Arctiinae (Erebidae, Lepidoptera), pp. 1-118 in Zootaxa 5058 (1) on page 45, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5058.1.1, http://zenodo.org/record/560257
Miltochrista paraarcuata N. Singh & Kirti 2016
No full textMiltochrista paraarcuata N. Singh & Kirti, 2016 (Figs 10–16, 26–30, 32) Miltochrista paraarcuata Singh & Kirti, 2016: 104 (Type locality: Karnataka, Ganeshgudi) Type material examined. Holotype, ♂, India, Karnataka: Ganeshgudi, 13.ix.2007, N. Singh leg. (11863/H10). Other material examined. India, Karnataka: Ganeshgudi, 13.ix.2007, 2 ♂, N. Singh leg. (11863a/H10), 14.ix.2007, 1 ♂, N. Singh leg. (11864/H10), 13.x.2005, 1 ♂, N. Singh leg. (11866/H10); 13.x.2005, 1 ♀, N. Singh leg. (11867/H10); Bhagavati, 11.xi.2003, 1 ♂, N. Singh leg. (11865/H10); Jog falls, 22.x.2009, 1 ♀, R. Joshi leg. (11872/H10); Dandeli, 28.x.2009, 1 ♂, R. Joshi leg. (11873/H10); Ramnagar, 29.x.2009, 1 ♂, R. Joshi leg. (11874/ H10); Kulagi, 16.vii.2004, 2 ♂, 1 ♀, N. Singh leg. (11878/H10); Kerala: Chethalayam, 19.xi.2017, 1 ♂, 1 ♀ S. Singh leg. (11862/H10); Mananthavady, 25.vii.2013, 1 ♂, Rahul Ranjan leg. (11876/H10), 11.xi.2017, 1 ♀, S. Singh leg. (11859/H10); Attappadi, 16.viii.2017, 2 ♂, 1 ♀, S. Singh leg. (11868/H10); 17.viii.2017, 1 ♂, S. Singh leg. (11869/H10); Periyar, 13.viii.2017, 1 ♂, S. Singh leg. (11870/H10); Parambikulam, 2.xi.2017, 2 ♂, S. Singh leg. (11858/H10), 2.xi.2017, 1 ♂, S. Singh leg. (11871/H10); Ranipuram, 2 ♂, 21.xi.2017, S. Singh leg. (11861/H10); Kottiyoor, 16.xi.2017, 1 ♀, S. Singh leg. (11860/H10); Silent valley, 16.xi.2017, 2 ♂, 5 ♀, S. Singh leg. (11856/ H10), 16.viii.2017, 1 ♂, 1 ♀, S. Singh leg. (11857/H10); Tamil Nadu: Salem, Kalrayan Hills, 16.x.2019, 1 ♂, 1 ♀, Rahul Joshi leg. (11882/H10); Yercaud, 18.x.2019, 1 ♀, Rahul Joshi leg. (11883/H10); Kolli hills, 13.x.2019, 1 ♂, Rahul Joshi leg. (11884/H10); Goa: Ponda, 28.ii.2004, 2 ♂, N. Singh leg. (11875/H10); Odisha: Gajapati, Gumma, 11.ix.2018, 1 ♂, N. Singh and party leg. (11879/H10); Barbara Forest Guest House, 29.ix.2021, 1 ♂, S.K. Shah and party leg. (11881/H10), 30.ix.2021, 1 ♂, S.K. Shah and party leg. (11880/H10). Diagnosis. Miltochrista paraarcuata displays a range of variation in external morphology and in the male genitalia. The forewing markings vary greatly: the medial band ranges from narrow and angled in middle (Figs 10, 16) to broad and obliquely straight (Figs 11, 12), postmedial series of streaks may be present (Fig. 11), or may be diffused into a broad medial band (Fig. 12). Hindwing ranges from unornamented (Figs 10–13) to hindwing with a medial band (Fig.14). In male genitalia, the distal saccular process varies greatly in size and position of spinal appendages (Figs 26–30). Similarly, the distal costal process (Fig. 27) is quite long and robust in few specimens as compared to the other ones. Female genitalia diagnosed under M. curvifascia. Distribution. Karnataka (Kirti & Singh 2016, Singh et al. 2021); Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Goa (present study).Published as part of Singh, Santosh, Kirti, Jagbir Singh, Joshi, Rahul & Singh, Navneet, 2023, Taxonomic review of the Miltochrista hollowai and M. curvifascia species-groups with descriptions of two new species from India (Erebidae: Arctiinae: Lithosiini), pp. 150-160 in Zootaxa 5315 (2) on pages 155-160, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5315.2.4, http://zenodo.org/record/813037
Miltochrista kumarkaustubhi Singh & Kirti & Joshi & Singh 2023, sp. nov.
No full text<i>Miltochrista kumarkaustubhi</i> sp. nov. <p>(Figs 5, 21)</p> <p>urn:lsid:zoobank.org:act: DA750FDD-3CBE-4E73-B833-1FF42CD89E88</p> <p> <b>Type material.</b> <b>Holotype</b>, ♂, India, <b>Karnataka:</b> Ganeshgudi, 13.x.2005, N. Singh leg. (13471/H10).</p> <p> <b>Diagnosis.</b> Externally, <i>M. kumarkaustubhi</i> <b>sp. nov.</b> (Fig. 5) is closely similar to <i>M. madathumala</i> <b>sp. nov</b>. but is distinct by the male genitalia (Fig. 21) with the uncus being sharply curved (almost at 900) sub-basally, the slightly narrower valva with a minutely dentate apex, the poorly developed ventro-subapical membranous flap, the sacculus having a shorter inner flap and with denser setae apically, and the longer and apically roundly curved distal saccular process, whereas in male genitalia of <i>M. madathumala</i> <b>sp. nov.</b> uncus is curved at about 450, valva broader, smoothly rounded at apex, costa setosed sub-basally, ventro-subapical membranous flap well developed, sacculus with inner flap well developed, with dorsal margin prominently setosed, distal saccular process shorter. <i>Miltochrista hollowai</i> is clearly distinct from <i>M. kumarkaustubhi</i> <b>sp. nov.</b> in male genitalia by the valva apex more rounded, bearing a ventro-subapical spine and a short, robustly sclerotised, leaf-like distal saccular process.</p> <p> <b>Etymology.</b> The new species is named after late Mr. Kumar Kaustubh, who was young, enthusiastic, and dedicated budding moth researcher from Bihar, India.</p> <p> <b>Distribution.</b> Currently known from its type locality only i.e., Ganeshgudi, in the state of Karnataka, South India.</p>Published as part of <i>Singh, Santosh, Kirti, Jagbir Singh, Joshi, Rahul & Singh, Navneet, 2023, Taxonomic review of the Miltochrista hollowai and M. curvifascia species-groups with descriptions of two new species from India (Erebidae: Arctiinae: Lithosiini), pp. 150-160 in Zootaxa 5315 (2)</i> on page 153, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5315.2.4, <a href="http://zenodo.org/record/8130372">http://zenodo.org/record/8130372</a>
Toccolosida nigraregina N. Singh, Kirti & Ranjan
No full text494. Toccolosida nigraregina N. Singh, Kirti & Ranjan in N. Singh et al., 2019a: 190, figs 1, 6–7 Type locality: Kawrthah (717 m), Mizoram, India Distribution. Indian records: India, Mizoram, Kawrthah (Singh et al. 2019a). Global records: unknown.Published as part of Singh, Navneet, Ranjan, Rahul, Talukdar, Avishek, Joshi, Rahul, Kirti, Jagbir Singh, Chandra, Kailash & Mally, Richard, 2022, A catalogue of Indian Pyraloidea (Lepidoptera), pp. 1-423 in Zootaxa 5197 (1) on page 139, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5197.1.1, http://zenodo.org/record/725229
Miltochrista madathumala Singh & Kirti & Joshi & Singh 2023, sp. nov.
No full text<i>Miltochrista madathumala</i> sp. nov. <p>(Figs 3, 4, 19, 20)</p> <p>urn:lsid:zoobank.org:act: 08B6F783-357D-417E-B57C-8D6BB948AA3C</p> <p> <b>Type material.</b> <b>Holotype</b>, ♂, India, <b>Kerala:</b> Ranipuram, 21.xi.2017, S. Singh leg. (13472/H10).</p> <p> <b>Paratypes:</b> 1 ♂, data same as holotype (13473/H10).</p> <p> <b>Diagnosis.</b> Adults of <i>M. hollowai</i> and other species in the group, <i>M.madathumala</i> <b>sp. nov.</b> and <i>M.kumarkaustubhi</i> <b>sp. nov</b>. are remarkably variable in their wing markings therefore, the reliable identification requires the examination of the genitalia structures. <i>Miltochrista madathumala</i> <b>sp. nov</b>. is closely similar to <i>M</i>. <i>hollowai</i> but is externally distinct by the forewing having a marginal series of black spots which are absent in <i>M. hollowai</i>. In the male genitalia of <i>M. madathumala</i> <b>sp. nov.</b> (Figs 19, 20), the uncus is shorter and subbasally dilated (it is medially dilated in <i>M. hollowai</i>), and the costa is basally setose, almost straight, apically rounded and lacking a subapical spine whereas, it is slightly convex subbasally and bearing a short ventro-subapical spine in <i>M</i>. <i>hollowai</i>. The sacculus of the new species is proximally broader and its dorsal margin is more densely covered with shorter setae than in <i>M. hollowai</i>, and the distal saccular process is moderately sclerotised, trapezoidal with a dentate ventral margin whereas, it is heavily sclerotised, leaf-shaped and densely serrulate in <i>M. hollowai</i>. Compared to <i>M. hollowai</i>, the aedeagus of <i>M. madathumala</i> <b>sp. nov.</b> is longer, narrower and bearing a larger distal crest, and the vesica is more weakly scobinated and bearing a small and slender cornutus whereas, <i>M. hollowai</i> has two robust cornuti of different sizes. Another species closely similar to <i>M. madathumala</i> <b>sp. nov.</b> is <i>M. kumarkaustubhi</i> <b>sp. nov</b>., the detailed comparison is provided below in its diagnosis.</p> <p> <b>Etymology.</b> The specific epithet is homonymic of Madathumala, the historical name of Ranipuram, Kerala.</p> <p> <b>Distribution.</b> Currently known only from its type locality in the state of Kerala, South India.</p>Published as part of <i>Singh, Santosh, Kirti, Jagbir Singh, Joshi, Rahul & Singh, Navneet, 2023, Taxonomic review of the Miltochrista hollowai and M. curvifascia species-groups with descriptions of two new species from India (Erebidae: Arctiinae: Lithosiini), pp. 150-160 in Zootaxa 5315 (2)</i> on pages 151-153, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5315.2.4, <a href="http://zenodo.org/record/8130372">http://zenodo.org/record/8130372</a>
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