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A new monotypic acronictine noctuid moth genus from East Africa (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae: Acronictinae)

Kiss, Ádám and Clifton, Michael and Njoroge, Laban (2025) A new monotypic acronictine noctuid moth genus from East Africa (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae: Acronictinae). ANNALES MUSEI HISTORICO-NATURALIS HUNGARICI, 117. pp. 87-102. ISSN 0521-4726

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Abstract

Corniculonycta Kiss & Clifton, gen. nov. and Corniculonycta politzari Kiss & Clifton,sp. nov. are described, based on 48 specimens from East Africa (Kenya: Kakamega Forest, Uganda:Kalinzu Forest, Kibale Forest). The only known species of the genus lives in the remnants of thelowland rain forest. A proper diagnosis and descriptions are given for the genus and the species,the characteristics of the last abdominal segments are emphasized. With 32 figures.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Kakamega Forest, Kalinzu Forest, Kenya, Kibale Forest, lowland rain forest, Megalonycta, Uganda
Subjects: Q Science / természettudomány > QL Zoology / állattan
SWORD Depositor: MTMT SWORD
Depositing User: MTMT SWORD
Date Deposited: 14 Jan 2026 07:57
Last Modified: 14 Jan 2026 07:57
URI: https://real.mtak.hu/id/eprint/232007

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