Taxonomic review of a new genus, Diathera gen. n., from Southeast Asia (Lepidoptera, Geometridae: Larentiinae)

Abstract

Diathera gen. n., a new larentiine genus from central and southwestern China, is described. Three new species are named and described: fluctuata sp. n., metacolorata sp. n. and brunneata sp. n. All species and their genitalia are described and illustrated. A key is provided and the monophyly of the genus and its relationships to the allied taxa are briefly discussed.

Keywords:

• Diathera
• Larentiinae
• Geometridae
• Lepidoptera
• Taxonomy
• Southeast Asia