A Revision of the Nipponicella Complex of the Genus Phyllonorycter, with Description of a New Species (Lepidoptera, Gracillariidae)

Abstract

The Phyllonorycter nipponicella complex, including P. nipponicella (ISSIKI), P. acutissimae (KUMATA) and P. similis sp. nov. (=Lithocolletis nipponicella: KUMATA, 1963 and 1966), is revised. The host association and distribution of the complex are discussed.