taxonID	type	description	language	source
A94987BCFF89F25BFF03885AFD74FED5.taxon	materials_examined	Type species: Lithosia varana Moore, 1865, by subsequent designation by Kirby (1892). Re-description. External morphology of adults (Figs 1 – 14). Forewing length 15.5 – 18.0 mm in males and 18.0 – 20.5 mm in females. Antenna ciliate in both sexes with longer ciliae in males. Sexual dimorphism substantial. Head and thorax creamy white in male and pure white with ochreous suffusion in female. Male forewing ground colour creamy white. Female forewing broader than in male, with pure white ground colour and yellow costal margin. Abdomen creamy white with ochreous-yellow suffusion distally in both sexes. Male genitalia (Figs 17 – 31). Uncus ca. half as long as tegumen, relatively broad (length to width ratio ca. 5: 1), cavernous, distally tapered with claw-like tip curved ventrad. Arms of tegumen moderately sclerotised, strongly dilated and fused in posterior half. Vinculum with thin arms, more or less equal in length to tegumen, rectangular with medial depression anteriorly. Valva shorter than tegumen-vinculum complex, lobular with almost straight dorsal margin and rounded apex. Costa with postmedial ventral protrusion bearing short weakly setose crest. Sacculus broad (ca. half of valva width). Distal saccular process relatively short (12 – 15 % of total sacculus length), upcurved, hook-shaped or basally swollen with claw-shaped distal section. Juxta shield-like, weakly sclerotised. Phallus somewhat shorter than tegumenuncus complex, cylindrical, almost straight, with short semi-globular coecum. Basal section of vesica tubular with broad dense cluster of robust spiniform cornuti encircling it. Medial section of vesica tubular with elongate cluster of minute spinules, digitiform proximal diverticulum, and one medial diverticulum being bi- or trilobate in most species and bearing thorn-like cornutus or serrulate plate. Distal section of vesica represented by elongate tubular diverticulum terminating with serrulate plate in most species. Vesica ejaculatorius originates from medial section of vesica. Female genitalia (Figs 34 – 39). Papilla analis trapezoidal with rounded corners, weakly setose. Apophyses elongate and thin, more or less equal in length. Ostium bursae with gelatinous margins, in certain species with sclerotised crests laterally and dorsally, or sclerotised lobes ventro-laterally. Ductus bursae tubular, gelatinous and rugose. Corpus bursae sack-like, membranous anteriorly and gelatinous and weakly rugose posteriorly, with short semi-globular postero-lateral protrusion. Appendix (cervix) bursae absent. Ductus seminalis originates laterally or latero-anteriorly.	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF89F25BFF03885AFD74FED5.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. Males of the genus are superficially similar to the Oriental taxa of the genus Katha (illustrated by Bucsek 2012; Dubatolov et al. 2012; Dubatolov & Bucsek 2016; Kirti & Singh 2016; Joshi et al. 2018) and reliable identification requires the examination of the genitalia. Females of Tarika have pure white forewing with a yellow costal margin whereas it is yellow or brown with yellow suffusion along the costal margin in Katha. The male genital capsule of Tarika displays no remarkable differences from Katha (Fig. 32). The main characteristic feature of Tarika, which may be considered as autapomorphic, is the dense cluster of spiniform cornuti encircling the basal tube of the phallus vesica. In the female genitalia, Tarika differs from Katha (Fig. 33) in the lack of the antevaginal plate and the signum bursae.	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF89F25BFF03885AFD74FED5.taxon	distribution	Distribution. North and Northeast India, Nepal, China, Thailand, and Vietnam. According to current knowledge, species of the genus are distributed allopatrically.	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8AF25BFF038992FB31F8B7.taxon	description	(Figs 1 – 3, 17, 18, 34)	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8AF25BFF038992FB31F8B7.taxon	materials_examined	Type material examined. Lectotype of Lithosia varana (Fig. 1) (hereby designated): male, “ Darjiling ” / red ring “ Type ” label / “ Moore Coll. | 94 – 106. ” / QR-code label with unique number “ NHMUK 010401852 ” (NHMUK). Lectotype of Tarika nivea (Fig. 2) (hereby designated): female, ““ Darjiling | ♀ ” / red ring “ Type ” label / “ Moore Coll. | 94 – 106. ” / “ nivea | Moore ” / QR-code label with unique number “ NHMUK 010401853 ” (NHMUK). Additional material examined. INDIA: 1 male, W. B. [West Bengal], 2500 m, Darjeeling, Tigerhill, 13. + 16. VIII. 1985, W. Thomas leg., gen. prep. No.: ZSM Arct. 2021 - 075 (prepared by Volynkin) (MWM / ZSM); 1 male, [West Bengal] Darjeeling, Dr Lidderdale, 79 - 59, unique number: NHMUK 010292058, gen. prep. No.: NHMUK 010317775 (prepared by Volynkin) (NHMUK); 1 female, [West Bengal, Darjeeling] Darjiling, Ind. Mus. 79.64., unique number: NHMUK 010292104, gen. prep. No.: NHMUK 010317814 (prepared by Volynkin) (NHMUK); 1 male [Sikkim] Sikhim, VI. 1909, F. Moller, 1910 - 140, unique number: NHMUK 010292103, gen. prep. No.: NHMUK 010317813 (prepared by Volynkin) (NHMUK); 14 males, 21 females, Sikkim, Pemayangtse, 2000 m, 23 – 28. VII. 1990, W. Thomas leg. (CKC). Notes. (1) Both the taxa Lithosia varana and Tarika nivea were described from series of specimens of both sexes (Moore 1865, 1878). In order to stabilise the nomenclature, we hereby designate the specimens of both taxa labeled as “ Type ” and deposited in the NHMUK collection as lectotypes. (2) The genitalia structures of the lectotypes of Lithosia varana and Tarika nivea have not been examined due to the dissection policy pertaining to type material currently being implemented in NHMUK. However, the topotypical male specimens dissected and the specimens from Sikkim as well belong to only one species therefore we accept it legitimate to consider them as T. nivea.	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8AF25BFF038992FB31F8B7.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. The forewing length is 16.0 – 17.0 mm in males and 19.0 – 20.0 mm in females. The detailed comparisons with the most similar T. annapurna sp. n. and T. erlanga sp. n. are provided below in the diagnoses of these species.	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8AF25BFF038992FB31F8B7.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Northeast India (north of West Bengal and Sikkim). The records from Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland (Kirti & Joshi 2013; Kirti & Singh 2015; Singh et al. 2022) require confirmation. The record from Chiang Mai Province of Thailand (Černý & Pinratana 2009) belongs to T. reducta sp. n. The records from China (Yunnan, Fujian, and Shandong Provinces) (Daniel 1954) belong to T. danieli sp. n. whereas other records from China (Shaanxi, Jiangsu, Sichuan, Xizang) (Fang 2000) require further clarification.	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8BF25AFF038BD3FC2DFD39.taxon	description	(Figs 4, 19)	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8BF25AFF038BD3FC2DFD39.taxon	materials_examined	Type material. Holotype (Figs 4, 19): male, “ Nepal, Annapurna Himal | between Nangethanti and | Ghorepani, 2600 m, 83 ° 42,5 ′ E | 28 ° 23,5 ′ N, 24. VII. 1995, leg. | Gy. M. László & G. Ronkay ” / “ Slide | ZSM Arct. | 2021 - 226 ♁ | A. Volynkin ” (MWM / ZSM).	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8BF25AFF038BD3FC2DFD39.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. The forewing length is 18.0 mm in the male holotype. Tarika annapurna sp. n. differs from the other species known to occur in the Himalayas, T. varana in the somewhat narrower male forewing with a slightly less convex anal margin. The male genital capsules of the two species display no remarkable differences and the main diagnostic features are found in the vesica structure. Compared to T. varana, the largest spiniform cornuti in the subbasal cluster of the new species are thinner, the medial diverticulum bears a markedly larger cornutus, and the distal diverticulum is significantly longer and broader and bearing a serrulate plate apically whereas it is apically membranous in T. varana. The female is unknown.	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8BF25AFF038BD3FC2DFD39.taxon	distribution	Distribution. Central Nepal (Gandaki Province).	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8BF25AFF038BD3FC2DFD39.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The specific epithet is homonymic of Annapurna mountain range, from where the new species is known. The name is a noun in the nominative singular in apposition.	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8BF25AFF038807FC2DF8E1.taxon	description	(Figs 5, 6, 20, 21, 35)	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8BF25AFF038807FC2DF8E1.taxon	materials_examined	Type material. Holotype (Figs 5, 20): male, “ China, W. Sichuan, | road Yaan / Kangding | Erlang Shan Mt. | H- 2161 m | N 29 ° 87.340 ″ | E 102 ° 30.970 ″ | 11 – 12. ix. 2017 | Saldaitis leg. ” / “ Slide | AV 6760 ♁ | A. Volynkin ” (WIGJ). Paratypes: CHINA: 1 male, 1 female, same data as holotype, gen. prep. Nos.: AV 6761 (female), AV 6767 (male) (prepared by Volynkin) (AFM).	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8BF25AFF038807FC2DF8E1.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. The forewing length is 17.0 mm in males and 20.0 mm in female. The new species is superficially indistinguishable from T. danieli sp. n. and T. kinha sp. n., which also occur in South-West China. The male genitalia structure of T. erlanga sp. n. is similar to T. varana and T. annapurna sp. n. but the uncus is not constricted medially, the ventral diverticulum of the vesica is unilobate and lacking the lobe with a cornutus, and the subbasal cluster of spiniform cornuti is somewhat shorter. Additionally, unlike T. annapurna sp. n., the valva of T. erlanga sp. n. is somewhat broader, and the distal diverticulum of the vesica is proximally narrower. The male genitalia of the new species also differ from T. annapurna sp. n. in the broader vinculum, the thinner spiniform cornuti in the subbasal cluster, and the markedly longer distal diverticulum bearing a serrulate plate apically. Compared to the superficially alike T. danieli sp. n. and T. kinha sp. n., the male genitalia of T. erlanga sp. n. are clearly different due to the markedly shorter and thinner distal saccular process, the unilobate medial diverticulum, and the somewhat more elongate distal diverticulum. Additionally, the proximal diverticulum of the new species is shorter and broader than in T. danieli sp. n. and T. kinha sp. n. and is positioned laterally whereas it is positioned dorsally the aforementioned congeners. Since the female of T. annapurna sp. n. is unknown, the female genitalia of T. erlanga sp. n. were compared with T. varana, from which they differ in the evenly tubular ductus bursae (it is posteriorly dilated in T. varana), and the presence of two semiglobular gelatinous and rugose diverticula of the corpus bursae posteriorly at the junction with the ductus bursae. Compared to T. danieli sp. n. and T. kinha sp. n., the female genitalia of T. erlanga sp. n. are distinguished by the markedly shorter, narrower and more weakly sclerotised lateral subostial crests, and the markedly longer posterior section of the ductus bursae.	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8BF25AFF038807FC2DF8E1.taxon	distribution	Distribution. South-West China (Sichuan Province).	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8BF25AFF038807FC2DF8E1.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The specific epithet is derived from the Erlang Shan Mountain, from where the new species is known. The name is a noun in the nominative singular in apposition.	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8CF25DFF038BD3FBEFFB91.taxon	description	(Figs 7, 8, 22, 23, 36)	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8CF25DFF038BD3FBEFFB91.taxon	materials_examined	Type material. Holotype (Figs 7, 22): male, “ Thailand | Changwat Chiang Mai | Mt. Doi Phahompok | 23 km NW of Fang | 1950 m, 16. VI. 1998 | leg. István Soós | & Attila Szabó | Museum Witt ” / “ Slide | ZSM Arct. | 2021 - 076 ♁ | A. Volynkin ” (MWM / ZSM). Paratypes: THAILAND: 18 males, 25 females, same data as holotype, gen. prep. Nos.: ZSM Arct. 2021 - 229 (male), ZSM Arct. 2021 - 230 (female) (prepared by Volynkin) (MWM / ZSM); 6 females, Chiang Mai, Fang, Doi Pha Hom Pok, 2110 m, 20 ° 06 ′ 35 ′′ N, 99 ° 07 ′ 41 ′′ E, 19 – 24. III. 2007, T. Ihle leg. (CKC); 1 male, 1 female, Chiang Mai, Fang, Doi Pha Hom Pok, 2050 m, 20 ° 07 ′ 30 ′′ N, 99 ° 08 ′ 49 ′′ E, 21. IV. 2006, K. Černý leg. (CKC); 3 males, same data as previous but 5 – 6. V. 2006 (CKC); 2 females, Chiang Mai, Fang, Doi Ang Khang, 1425 m, 19 ° 54 ′ 10 ′′ N, 99 ° 2 ′ 28 ′′ E, 25 – 26. V. 2011, K. Černý leg. (CKC); 2 females, same locality as previous but 23 – 27. VII. 2006, T. Ihle leg. (CKC); 3 females, Chiang Mai, Doi Inthanon NP, 1500 m, 18 ° 31 ′ 5 ′′ N, 98 ° 31 ′ 50 ′′ E, 28 – 29. IV. 2006, Černý leg. (CKC); 1 male, 2 females, Chiang Mai, Doi Inthanon NP, 1416 m, 18 ° 30 ′ 59 ′′ N, 98 ° 28 ′ 13 ′′ E, 30. IV. 2006, K. Černý leg. (CKC); 1 female, the same data as previous but 7 – 8. V. 2008, K. Černý leg. (CKC); 2 females, Lampang, Chae Son NP, 1496 m, 18 ° 51 ′ 22 ′′ N, 99 ° 22 ′ 3 ′′ E, 9. VI. 2005, K. Černý leg. (CKC).	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8CF25DFF038BD3FBEFFB91.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. The forewing length is 15.5 – 16.0 mm in males and 18.0 – 19.0 mm in females. Tarika reducta sp. n. differs from most of the congeners in its smaller size and is most similar to T. biserratula sp. n., from which, however, the new species differs in the somewhat broader forewing in both sexes. The male genital capsule of T. reducta sp. n. is reminiscent of T. varana, T. annapurna sp. n. and T. erlanga sp. n. but distinguished by the somewhat longer and more upcurved claw-shaped distal section of the distal saccular process. The vesica of T. reducta sp. n. differs clearly from other congeners in the shorter distal diverticulum and thinner spiniform cornuti in the subbasal cluster. The female genitalia of the new species are distinguished from T. varana and T. erlanga sp. n. by the broader and more gelatinous ductus bursae with a medial constriction.	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8CF25DFF038BD3FBEFFB91.taxon	distribution	Distribution. North Thailand (Chiang Mai and Lampang Provinces).	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8CF25DFF038BD3FBEFFB91.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The specific epithet refers to the reduced distal diverticulum in the male phallus vesica, which is the shortest in the genus. The name is a noun in the nominative singular in apposition.	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8CF25CFF038FEFFB87FD4D.taxon	description	(Figs 9, 10, 24 – 28, 37)	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8CF25CFF038FEFFB87FD4D.taxon	materials_examined	Type material. Holotype (Figs 9, 24): male, [China, Yunnan, Lijiang] “ Li-kiang ca. 2000 m | Prov. Nord-Yuennan | 1.8. 1934 H. Höne ” / “ ♁ ” / “ Tarica va- | rana Moore ” / “ Slide | ZSM Arct. | 2021 - 268 ♁ | A. Volynkin ” (MWM / ZSM). Paratypes: CHINA: 1 male, 2 females, same locality and collector as holotype, but 5. VIII. 1934 (male), 31. VII. 1934, 14. VII. 1934 (females), gen. prep. Nos.: ZSM Arct. 2021 - 266 (male), ZSM Arct. 2021 - 267, ZSM Arct. 2021 - 269 (females) (prepared by Volynkin) (MWM / ZSM); 24 males, 17 females, same locality and collector as holotype, but 31. VII. 1934 (1 male, 1 female), 1. VIII. 1934 (1 male), 2. VIII. 1934 (2 males, 1 female), 4. VIII. 1934 (1 male, 1 female), 5. VIII. 1934 (8 males, 2 females), 6. VIII. 1934 (3 males, 3 females), 7. VIII. 1934 (2 males, 1 female), 8. VIII. 1934 (1 male, 2 females), 9. VIII. 1934 (1 male), 10. VIII. 1934 (1 female), 12. VIII. 1934 (1 female), 13. VIII. 1934 (1 male, 1 female), 14. VIII. 1934 (2 males), 15. VIII. 1934 (1 male, 1 female), 18. VIII. 1934 (2 females) (ZFMK); 7 males, 2 females, S Sichuan, Mts 20 km S Xichang, 3000 m, 20 – 22. VII. 2005, S. Murzin leg., gen. prep. Nos.: ZSM Arct. 2021 - 233 (male), ZSM Arct. 2021 - 234 (female) (MWM / ZSM); 1 male, [Fujian Prov., ca. 10 Km NNE of Shaowu] Kuatun, Prov. Fukien, 18. IX. Höne, ZFMK Lep 153493, gen. prep. by Huang (ZFMK); 1 female, [Jiangsu Prov.] Lungtan b. [ei] Nanking, Prov. Kiangsu, 19. VI. [19] 32, H. Höne, ZFMK Lep 153492, gen. prep. by Huang (ZFMK). Additional material examined: CHINA: 1 male, [Shandong Prov.] Tai-Shan (Pr. Shantung), Gipfelhöhe [summit elevation] ca. 1550 m, 14. V. 1934, H. Höne, ZFMK Lep 153491, gen. prep. by Huang (ZFMK).	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8CF25CFF038FEFFB87FD4D.taxon	discussion	Note. The single male specimen from Shandong Province of China has the male genital capsule structure (Fig. 28) very similar to specimens from other populations but displays some differences in the phallus vesica. Compared to other specimens examined (Figs 24 – 27), it has shorter spiniform cornuti in the subbasal cluster, and a shorter distal diverticulum. The taxonomic value of these differences is unclear due to the lack of additional material from the north of East China therefore we tentatively assign this specimen with T. danieli sp. n. but do not include it in the type series.	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8CF25CFF038FEFFB87FD4D.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. The forewing length is 16.5 – 17.0 mm in males and 19.0 – 20.0 mm in females. The new species is superficially indistinguishable from T. erlanga sp. n. and T. kinha sp. n., which also occur in South-West China. The male genital capsule of T. danieli sp. n. differs clearly from T. erlanga sp. n. in the robust, hook-shaped distal saccular process whereas it is basally swollen with a thin claw-shaped distal section in the congener. The vesica structure of T. danieli sp. n. differs from T. erlanga sp. n. in the markedly shorter spiniform cornuti in the subbasal cluster, and the bilobate medial diverticulum bearing a thorn-like cornutus on one of the lobes. The female genitalia of the new species are most similar to T. kinha sp. n., the detailed comparison of the genitalia of both sexes of these species is provided below in the diagnosis of T. kinha sp. n.	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8CF25CFF038FEFFB87FD4D.taxon	distribution	Distribution. China (Yunnan, Sichuan, Fujian, Jiangsu and Shandong Provinces) (Daniel 1954, as T. varana).	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8CF25CFF038FEFFB87FD4D.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The new species is named after Franz Daniel, a prominent German lepidopterist, who first reported and illustrated it from China as T. varana. The name is a noun in the genitive case.	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8DF25CFF038992FC6CF9C1.taxon	description	(Figs 11, 12, 29, 30, 38)	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8DF25CFF038992FC6CF9C1.taxon	materials_examined	Type material. Holotype (Figs 11, 29): male, “ N. Vietnam | Mt. Fan-si-pan W-Seite [W side] | Cha-pa (= Sapa) 1600 – 1800 m | 22.20 ′ N 103.40 ′ E [secondary forest] Sek. Wald / | [agricultural land] Kulturland 30. vi. – 12. VII. 1994 | leg. Brechlin & Schintlmeister ” / “ Slide | ZSM Arct. | 2021 - 264 ♁ | A. Volynkin ” (MWM / ZSM). Paratypes: VIETNAM: 13 males, 6 females, same data as holotype, gen. prep. Nos.: ZSM Arct. 2021 - 231 (male), ZSM Arct. 2021 - 232 (female) (prepared by Volynkin) (MWM / ZSM); 7 males, 1 female, same locality as holotype but 15 – 25. III. 1995, Sinyaev & local collectors leg., ex coll. A. Schintlmeister (CKC); 2 females, Mt. Fan-SiPan, W side, Cha-Pa (= Sapa), 1525 m, 22 ° 17 ′ N 103 ° 44 ′ E, primary forest, 7 – 10. VII. 1994, Brechlin & Schintlmeister leg. (CKC); 1 female, same data as previous but 6. VII. 1994 (CKC); CHINA: 1 male, 1 female, [Yunnan, Nujiang Valley] Laoutsekiang, ZFMK Lep 153494, gen. prep. by Huang (ZFMK); 1 male, 28. VII. 2021, Yunnan, Qiunatong, Nujiang, HSY [Huang Si-yao] leg., ZFMK Lep 153510, gen. prep. by Huang (ZFMK).	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8DF25CFF038992FC6CF9C1.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. The forewing length is 16.5 – 17.0 mm in males and 20.0 – 20.5 mm in females. The new species is superficially indistinguishable from T. erlanga sp. n. and T. danieli sp. n., which also occur in South-West China. The male genital capsule of T. kinha sp. n. is similar to T. danieli sp. n. but distinguished by the longer and thicker distal saccular process. The vesica of T. kinha sp. n. differs from T. danieli sp. n. in the laterally interrupted subbasal cluster of spiniform cornuti, and the shorter and distally broader distal diverticulum bearing a broader serrulate plate apically. In the female genitalia, the new species differs from T. danieli sp. n. in the more numerous rib-like lateral subostial crests, and the narrower but more gelatinous posterior section of the corpus bursae.	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8DF25CFF038992FC6CF9C1.taxon	distribution	Distribution. North Vietnam (Lào Cai Province) and South-West China (north-western Yunnan Province).	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8DF25CFF038992FC6CF9C1.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The specific epithet is derived from the Kinh (Vietnamese) People native to North Vietnam and South China. The name is a noun in the nominative singular in apposition.	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8DF256FF038D1EFD1BFE65.taxon	description	(Figs 13, 14, 31, 39)	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8DF256FF038D1EFD1BFE65.taxon	materials_examined	Type material. Holotype (Figs 13, 31): male, “ China / Hunan | Nanling Mts., 1500 m | Shikengkong Mt., | 24 ° 54 ′ N; 112 ° 57 ′ E | 15 – 30. XI. 2003 | leg. V. Siniaev ” / “ Slide | ZSM Arct. | 2021 - 235 ♁ / A. Volynkin ” (MWM / ZSM). Paratypes: CHINA: 1 male, 1 female, same data as holotype, gen. prep. Nos.: ZSM Arct. 2021 - 236 (female), ZSM Arct. 2021 - 263 (male) (prepared by Volynkin) (MWM / ZSM).	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8DF256FF038D1EFD1BFE65.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. The forewing length is 15.5 mm in males and 18.0 mm in female. The new species is superficially most similar to T. reducta sp. n. due to its relatively small size but differs from it in the somewhat narrower forewing in both sexes. The male genital capsule of T. biserratula sp. n. is similar to T. danieli sp. n. and T. kinha sp. n. but distinguished by the somewhat thicker arms of the vinculum, the somewhat narrower valva with almost parallel margins (the valva margins are convex in the aforementioned congeners), and the shorter distal saccular process. The vesica of T. biserratula sp. n. differs clearly from other species of Tarika in the larger, trilobate medial diverticulum bearing a broad serrulate plate in the distal lobe. Additionally, the subbasal tubular section of the vesica is remarkably longer than in other congeners. The female genitalia of the new species are distinguished from other species in the genus by the presence of two subostial lobes latero-ventrally, and the elongate and narrow ductus bursae.	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8DF256FF038D1EFD1BFE65.taxon	distribution	Distribution. South China (southern Hunan Province).	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
A94987BCFF8DF256FF038D1EFD1BFE65.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The specific epithet refers to the presence of two serrulate plates in the phallus vesica. The name is a noun in the nominative singular in apposition.	en	Volynkin, Anton V., Saldaitis, Aidas, Černý, Karel, Huang, Si-Yao (2023): Taxonomic review of the genus Tarika Moore with descriptions of six new species from Nepal, China and Indochina (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae). Zootaxa 5258 (3): 285-300, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3, URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5258.3.3
