A new species of Scirpophaga (Lepidoptera, Crambidae) from Japan, with remarks on its specific habitat

Abstract

A schoenobiine species, Scirpophaga tripunctalis sp. nov. is described from Central Honshu, Japan. Some morphological features of this new species are revised based on the terminology previously used in the genus Scirpophaga. The DNA barcode of the species is given and compared with the known barcodes of the other related schoenobiine species, including S. incertulas. Egg-laying habit and the morphology of the 1st instar larva are briefly described. The habitat of the new species is discussed referencing those of other Scirpophaga species.