Historical collections continue to support faunistic research: the first record of Saptha divitiosa (Lepidoptera, Choreutidae) from the Nicobar Islands, India
2025/06/30 by Mihai Stănescu · 1 voice
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · #Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
paper · pdf · doi:10.3897/travaux.68.e152813
openalex publication_date 2025/06/30 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/01
Abstract
Based on a specimen collected in the mid-19 th century, the first documented record of Saptha divitiosa from the Nicobar Islands is given. This record extends and reshapes the known western limit of this species’ distribution range. Image of the specimen, as well as brief considerations on the known distribution of this species are provided. The specimen also holds a certain historical value, being collected during the first “Galathea” expedition (1845–1847).
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