A new subspecies of Parnassius phoebus Fabricius, 1793 from the Northwest of Eastern Siberia (Lepidoptera, Papilionidae)// Atalanta, 1996, 27 (1/2): 189-193.

Summary: Parnassius phoebus zamolodtschikovi subspec. nov. is described from the Putorana plateau, which is situated in the northwestern part of Eastern Siberia. A detailed diagnosis of the new subspecies is given. It differs from the nearest polar subspecies P. phoebus uralensis Menetries, 1859, and P. phoebus interpositus Herz, 1903, in wing pattern details. Notes on the ecology of the new subspecies are given. The relationship to the mentioned polar subspecies of P. phoebus is discussed.
 

Summary: Erebia anyuica iltshira ssp. nov. and Clossiana erda kitoica ssp. nov. are described from the Kitoiskye Gol'tsy mountain range (Eastern Saian Mountains). It is the first record of these species in the mountains of southeastern Siberia. Previously both species were known only from the Northeast of Siberia.

Resume: Nouvelles sous-especes d'Erebia anyuica Kurentsov, 1966 et de Clossiana erda (Christoph, 1893) des Monts Sayan orientaux, Russie (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae).
           Erebia anyuica iltshira ssp. nov. et  Clossiana  erda kitoica ssp. nov. sont decrites de la chaine du Kitoiskye Gol'tsy (Monts Vostochnyy Sayan), jusqu'a present les deux especes n'etaient connues que du nord-est de la Siberie.

Samenvatting: Nieuwe ondersoorten van Erebia anyuica Kurentsov, 1966 en Clossiana erda (Christoph, 1893), uit het oostelijke Sayangebergte, Rusland (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae).
          Erebia anyuica iltshira ssp. nov. en  Clossiana  erda kitoica ssp. nov. worden beschreven uit de Kitoiskiye Gol'tsy bergketen (Vostochnyy Sayan gebergte); beide soorten waren tot nu toe slechts bekend uit Noordoost-Siberie.
 

Abstract. The presence of Oeneis jutta (Hubner, [1806]) in the Altai mountains is confirmed for the first time since 90 years; a single literature record (Meinhard 1910) was hitherto considered doubtful. Oeneis jutta akoene ssp. n. is described from the Ukok plateau, south-east Altai mountains. It differs well from all known Palaearctic forms of this species. A detailed description and differential diagnosis of the new subspecies is given; its distribution and ecology are discussed.

Resume. Confirmation de la presence de Oeneis jutta dans le monts Altai (Russie) avec description d'une nouvelle sous-espece (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae, Satyrinae)
            La presence de Oeneis jutta (Hubner, [1806]) dans les monts Altai est confirmee pour la premiere foisdepuis90 ans; une seule mention dans la literature (Meinhard 1910) etait considereee comme douteuse jusqu'a present. Oeneis jutta akoene ssp. n. est decrite du plateau d'Ukok , dans le sud-est des monts Altai. Cette sous-espece differe nettement de toutes les autres formes palearctiques connues de l'espece. Une description detaillee avec diagnose differentielle est donnee, et la repartition et l'ecologie de l'espece sont discutees.

Samenvatting. Bevestiging van het voorkomen van Oeneis jutta in het Altai-gebirge (Rusland), met beschrijving van een nieuwe ondersoort (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae, Satyrinae)
            De aanwezigheid van Oeneis jutta (Hubner, [1806]) in de Altai wordt bevestigd. Er waren geen betrouwbarevermeldingen van deze soort uit de Altai gedurende de laatste 90 jaar; de enige vermelding (Meinhard 1910) werd steeds als zeer twijfelachtig beschouwd. Van het Ukok plateau, Zuidoost-Altai, wordt Oeneis jutta akoene ssp. n. beschreven. Deze ondersoort verschilt van alle bekende Palearktische vormen van de soort. Een gedetailleerde beschrijving en differentiaaldiagnose worden gegeven, en de verspreiding en ecologie worden besproken.
 

Abstract. It is demonstraded that the Nearctic species Erebia epipsodea Butler, 1868 is the closest relative to the Palaearctic species Erebia medusa (Denis & Schiffermuller) [1775] and has no affinity with the species of the Alberganus group, in which it was placed previously. This conclusion is suggested by certain details of the male genitalic structure, but is confirmed by the structure of the female genitalia. Therefore E. epipsodea is removed from the Alberganus species group and placed into the Medusa group of species.

Summary. The taxonomy, geographical variation, ecology, and distribution of Erebia dabanensis Erschoff, 1871 and of Erebia fletcheri Elwes, 1899, are discussed. The lectotype of Erebia dabanensis Erschoff, 1871 is designated. It is deposited in ZISP. A problem concerning the restriction of the type locality of Erebia dabanensis Erschoff, 1871 is discussed. The type locality of Erebia fletcheri Elwes, 1899 is restricted. From the Sokhondo Mountains (South Transbaikal), two new subspecies are described: Erebia dabanensis sokhondoensis subspec. nov. and Erebia fletcheri daurica subspec. nov.
 

Summary. There are two pairs of closely related taxa in the Erebia dabanensis species complex which deserve special attention. These pairs are: Erebia dabanensis Erschoff, 1871 - E. youngi Holland, 1900; and E. anyuica Kurentzov, 1966 - E. occulta Roos & Kimmich, 1983. Relationships of the taxa within these pairs are analysed. A study of the comparative morphology of the male genitalia demonstrates that each discussed taxon is a distinct species. This conclusion is supported by statistically significant differences in the size proportions of the valvae in the male genitalia, as well as by results of the cluster analysis. For the first time, two putatively endemic Nearctic species, i.e. E. youngi and E. occulta, are discovered in the Palaearctic region, at Northeast Chukotka, thus revealing trans-Beringian distribution in both cases. All previous records of E. occulta in the Palaearctic region refer to E. anyuica. The use of the name E. anyuica Kurentzov, 1966 constitutes a considerable problem. This is because of the somewhat obscure original description, while the single type specimen (holotype by monotypy) might be lost. The name E. anyuica Kurentzov, 1966 should preferably be used for the endemic Palaearctic species, previously considered as conspecific with E. occulta, until a thorough re-investigation of the Kurentzov collection has been performed. Only then the holotype may be rediscovered or a neotype will be validly designated. The recent designation of a neotype of E. anyuica (Korb 1999) is considered invalid, as it does not meet the requirements of the ICZN.
 

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