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The research aims to identify new species of the Atteva genus and document their presence in Laos.

March 29, 2026Biodiversity Data Journal0 citationsOpen Access

Two species of Atteva Walker, 1854 (Lepidoptera, Attevidae) new to Laos, with DNA barcodes

SNSol-Moon Na NSNa-Ri Shin YBYang-Seop Bae

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The research aims to identify new species of the Atteva genus and document their presence in Laos.
Identification of moth specimens based on morphological traits
Utilization of DNA barcoding for precise species identification
Field collection in various locations in Laos
Two species, A. niveigutta and A. sciodoxa, are newly recorded from Laos
Morphological analysis supports their identification
DNA barcodes confirm the distinctness of these species from others.

Abstract

The tropical ermine moth genus Atteva Walker, 1854 is characterised by a vivid ground colour and an intricate pattern of white spots on the forewing, which often complicates species-level identification. Currently, only 52 species have been reported worldwide, with 20 species are known from the Oriental Region. Two species, A. niveigutta Walker, 1854 and A. sciodoxa Meyrick, 1908, are newly recorded in Laos for the first time, supported by morphological characteristics and DNA barcodes.

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