The Phyllodonta latrata (Guenee) species group in Costa Rica (Geometridae, Ennominae).

ABSTRACT: Historically, the name Phyllodonta latrata (Guenée) has been applied to what is a complex of three undescribed species in Costa Rica. They are very similar in maculation, but can be differentiated by genitalic characters and barcodes. P. alajuela Sullivan, sp. n. occurs at lower altitudes in the northwestern part of Costa Rica whereas P. intermediata Sullivan, sp. n. and P. esperanza Sullivan, sp. n. are found at partially overlapping altitudes in the central mountain ranges.

SUBMITTER: Sullivan JB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4109468 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature