taxonID	type	description	language	source
03D5091F6D0AFFC8E4B07789FB95DA2F.taxon	materials_examined	Type species: Automola pelodes Meyrick, 1883, by monotypy.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0AFFC8E4B07789FB95DA2F.taxon	materials_examined	Type species: Automola pelodes Meyrick, 1883, by monotypy.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0AFFC8E4B07789FB95DA2F.taxon	materials_examined	Type species: Epicharma nothriforme Walsingham, 1897, by original designation.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0AFFC8E4B07789FB95DA2F.taxon	materials_examined	Type species: Epicoenia chernetis Meyrick, 1906, by original designation.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0AFFC8E4B07789FB95DA2F.taxon	materials_examined	Type species: Prosomura symmetra Turner, 1919, by monotypy.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0AFFC8E4B07789FB95DA2F.taxon	materials_examined	Type species: Semnolocha pachysticta Meyrick, 1936, by monotypy.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0AFFC8E4B07789FB95DA2F.taxon	materials_examined	Type species: Cynicocrates tachytoma Meyrick, 1935, by monotypy.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0AFFC8E4B07789FB95DA2F.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. The genus Autosticha can be distinguished by the head (Figs 1 a – c) with appressed scales and the scape of the antenna without pecten, and the yellow forewing with dark discal, discocellular, plical and tornal spots; in the male genitalia by the uncus clavate or conical in most species and the circular gnathos sometimes with a very short or indistinct mesial plate. Autosticha is similar to Apethistis Meyrick, 1908 and Punctulata Wang, 2006 in appearance. It can be distinguished from Apethistis by the uncus not bifurcate, whereas it is bifurcate distally in Apethistis. It can be distinguished from Punctulata by the presence of a gnathos, which is absent in Punctulata.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0AFFC8E4B07789FB95DA2F.taxon	discussion	Remarks. In the type species A. pelodes (Meyrick, 1883), R 4 and R 5 of the forewing are coincident, CuA 1 and CuA 2 stalked; Rs and M 1, M 3 and CuA 1 of the hindwing are stalked (Fig. 1 d). In the present study, we observed R 4 and R 5 are also stalked, CuA 1 and CuA 2 are coincident in some species (Figs 1 e – f).	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0AFFCAE4B07340FA93DC39.taxon	description	(Figs 2 a ‒ c) urn: lsid: zoobank. org: act: 75 C 67733 - FDC 1 - 4106 - B 8 DB-A 6 CFF 4 BBF 8 F 4	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0AFFCAE4B07340FA93DC39.taxon	materials_examined	Type material. CHINA, Hainan: Holotype ♂, Datian (19.11 ° N, 108.79 ° E), Dongfang City, 56 m, 4. VI. 2018, leg. P Liu et al., slide No. TZL 19542. Paratypes: 1 ♂, 6. VI. 2018, other some data as holotype, slide No. TZL 19543; 6 ♂ 5 ♀, Duowenling, 120 m, 1 ‒ 3. V. 2009, leg. BB Hu & Q Jin, slide Nos. WYQ 16511 ♂, WYQ 15098 ♂, WYQ 13068 ♂, WYQ 16550 ♂, WYQ 13120 ♂, WYQ 16527 ♂, WYQ 15099 ♀, WYQ 16549 ♀, TZL 20858 ♀; 5 ♂ 10 ♀, Mt. Jigong, Chengmai, 138 m, 23. VI. 2018, leg. P Liu et al., slide Nos. TZL 19198 ♂, TZL 19417 ♂, TZL 20717 ♀.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0AFFCAE4B07340FA93DC39.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. The new species is similar to A. shexianica Wang, 2004 in male genitalia. It differs in the sacculus distally produced sub-triangularly and without a process at its dorsal margin, the aedeagus curved beyond distal 1 / 4 and with a process arising from about mid-length extended to 3 / 4 of the aedeagus length. In A. shexianica, the sacculus lacks a distal process and has a digitate process at its dorsal margin, the aedeagus is straight distally and has a process arising from before middle and extended to near the apex.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0AFFCAE4B07340FA93DC39.taxon	description	Description. Adult (Fig. 2 a). Forewing length 5.0 − 5.6 mm. Head greyish white. Antenna yellow on ventral surface; scape dark brown, flagellum annulated with brown on dorsal surface. Labial palpus yellowish white, second palpomere dark brown on outer surface, third palpomere mixed with brown scales. Thorax and tegula brown, dark brown at base of tegula. Forewing ground color pale yellow, black along basal 1 / 5 of costal margin, with dense dark brown scales; discal, discocellular, plical and tornal spots black; terminal dots black, ranging from distal 1 / 4 of costal margin along termen to tornus; fringe pale yellow, tinged with dark brown. Hindwing and fringe brown. Fore- and midlegs dark brown on dorsal surface, yellow mixed with brown scales on ventral surface, tarsus of midleg dark brown distally; hindleg yellow, tibia and tarsus mixed with dark brown scales on outer surface, tarsus tinged with dark brown. Male genitalia (Fig. 2 b). Uncus wide at base, slightly narrowed distally, rounded at apex. Gnathos longer than uncus; mesial plate spoon-shaped, bent ventrad, rounded at apex; basal arms narrowly banded, about three times length of mesial plate. Tegumen with posterior half trapezoidal, slightly concave triangularly at middle on anterior margin; lateral arm wide basally, slender distally. Valva narrow at base, slightly widened to beyond basal 1 / 3, almost uniformly narrow medially, distal 1 / 3 inflated, produced ventrally, rounded apically; sacculus with basal half narrowly banded, distal half widened, with teeth on ventral margin, with an erect triangular apical process slightly bent toward base, beyond this process set in deep concavity. Saccus about 2 / 3 length of uncus, wide basally, clubbed distally. Juxta large, annular. Aedeagus slightly shorter than 2 / 3 length of valva, with a spine-shaped process arising from middle reaching 3 / 4 length of aedeagus; basal half tubular, wide, distal half heavily sclerotized, narrowed to pointed apex, bent at distal 1 / 4 by a broad obtuse angle; cornutus absent. Female genitalia (Fig. 2 c). Papillae anales setose, rounded on posterior margin. Apophyses posteriores about 1.3 times length of apophyses anteriores. Eighth tergum almost straight on posterior margin; eighth sternum slightly arched on posterior margin, concave medially on anterior margin. Lamella antevaginalis inverted sub-trapezoidal, heavily sclerotized. Antrum small, short. Ductus bursae membranous. Corpus bursae oval, slightly longer than ductus bursae; signum situated near entrance, basal plate narrowly banded, arched, two spines curved before pointed apex.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0AFFCAE4B07340FA93DC39.taxon	distribution	Distribution. China (Hainan).	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0AFFCAE4B07340FA93DC39.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The specific name is derived from the Latin annulatus, referring to the shape of the juxta.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0FFFCCE4B07340FD80DAC1.taxon	description	(Figs 3, 17, 29) urn: lsid: zoobank. org: act: 4 AC 1 B 252 - 663 B- 4 AAF- 9383 - A 2 E 40 E 9 D 6821	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0FFFCCE4B07340FD80DAC1.taxon	materials_examined	Type material. CHINA, Shanxi: Holotype ♂, Manghe (35.38 ºN, 112.44 ºE), Yangcheng County, 594 m, 14. VII. 2012, leg. W Guan and XC Wang, slide No. TZL 20724. Paratypes: 9 ♂ 2 ♀, 14 ‒ 18. VII. 2012, other same data as holotype, slide Nos. WYQ 16561 ♂, TZL 20719 ♂, TZL 20720 ♂, WYQ 16562 ♀; 1 ♂ 1 ♀, Manghe, Yangcheng County, 15. VII. 2012, leg. HY Bai & C Chen, slide Nos. TZL 19971 ♂, TZL 20714 ♀; 1 ♂, Xixiakou, Mt. Li, Qinshui, Yangcheng County, 1513 m, 27. VII. 2013, leg. SL Hao & MJ Li, slide No. WYQ 16563; 6 ♂, Pubu Shanzhuang, Manghe, Yangcheng County, 580 m, 1. VIII. 2013, leg. SL Hao & MJ Li, slide Nos. WYQ 14012, TZL 20716; 1 ♂, Wenpuge, Manghe, Yangcheng County, 599 m, 2. VIII. 2013, leg. SL Hao & YF Peng; 4 ♂ 1 ♀, Mt. Hou, Manghe, Yangcheng, 3. VIII. 2013, leg. SL Hao & YJ Fan, slide Nos. WYQ 14005 ♂, TZL 19954 ♂, TZL 20561 ♀; 2 ♂, Manghe, Yangcheng County, 595 m, 4. VIII. 2013, leg. SL Hao & YJ Fan, slide No. WYQ 14001; Tianjin: 2 ♂, Mt. Pan, Ji Couty, 170 m, 20 ‒ 21. VII. 2004, slide No. JYY 16256; 1 ♀, Mt. Baxian, Ji County, 23. VII. 2015, leg. HH Li & PX Cong, slide No. TZL 20723; Hebei: 1 ♂, Qiaozhuang Village, Funing County, 46 m, 15. VII. 2018, leg. MJ Qi, slide No. TZL 19935; Liaoning: 1 ♂, Nongqiao Shanzhuang, Mt. Qian, Anshan City, 225 m, 4. VIII. 2016, leg. MJ Qi et al., slide No. WYQ 16270; Anhui: 1 ♂, Mozitan, Mt. Que, 12. VIII. 2004, leg. JS Xu & JL Zhang, slide No. WYQ 16315; Henan: 1 ♂, Mt. Jigong, 700 m, 13. VII. 2001, leg. DD Zhang, slide No. JYY 16232; 2 ♂, Baligou, 780 m, 12. VII. 2002, leg. XP Wang, slide No. JYY 16234; 2 ♂, Shaolinsi, Mt. Song, Dengfeng, 700 m, 15. VII. 2002, leg. XP Wang, slide Nos. JYY 16236, TZL 20715; 2 ♂, Mt. Guan, 550 m, 25 ‒ 26. VII. 2006, leg. DH Kuang & H Zhen, slide No. JYY 16233.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0FFFCCE4B07340FD80DAC1.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. The new species is similar to A. pyungyangensis Park et Wu, 2003. It differs from the latter in the sacculus with a triangular process at middle on the dorsal margin; and in the female genitalia by the lamella antevaginalis with length 1 / 2 of its width and arched outward laterally. In A. pyungyangensis, the sacculus lacks a process on the dorsal margin; the length of the lamella antevaginalis is 1 / 3 of its width, and the lateral margin is obtuse.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0FFFCCE4B07340FD80DAC1.taxon	description	Description. Adult (Fig. 3). Forewing length 5.6 − 6.2 mm. Head pale yellow. Antenna with scape dark brown on dorsal surface, pale yellow mixed with brown on ventral surface; flagellum yellow, annulated with pale brown. Labial palpus pale yellow, second palpomere dark brown on outer surface. Thorax and tegula pale yellow, with scattered pale brown scales. Forewing ground color yellow, with scattered brown scales; costal margin dark brown along basal 1 / 4; short dark brown streak near base of dorsum; discal, discocellular and plical spots black; terminal dots black, ranging from distal 1 / 5 of costal margin along termen to tornus; fringe yellow, tinged with brown distally. Hindwing and fringe yellow, hindwing mixed with brown scales. Fore- and midlegs pale yellow on ventral surface, dark brown on dorsal surface; hindleg yellow, with dark brown scales on outer surface. Male genitalia (Fig. 17). Uncus clavate, distal 1 / 3 slightly widened. Gnathos with mesial plate sub-triangular, bearing a large apical spine; basal arms relatively wide, banded, three times as long as mesial plate. Tegumen with posterior 2 / 5 trapezoidal, concave triangularly at middle on anterior margin, sclerotized laterally; lateral arm slender, banded. Valva almost uniformly wide in basal 3 / 5 except slightly narrowed at base, shrunk from basal 3 / 5 to 3 / 4, distal 1 / 4 largely inflated in fan-shape; costal margin with a narrow sclerotized edge; sacculus widely banded, slightly widened distally, reaching basal 3 / 5 of valva, setose distally, with a triangular process at middle on its dorsal margin; large U-shaped concavity beyond sacculus. Saccus stout, about 1 / 2 length of uncus, rounded at apex. Juxta sub-quadrate, slightly concave on anterior margin, convex medially on posterior margin. Aedeagus about 2 / 3 length of valva, tapered to rounded apex; cornuti consisting of a cluster of spinules, running from beyond basal 3 / 5 to near apex (Fig. 17 a). Female genitalia (Fig. 29). Papillae anales setose, rounded on posterior margin. Apophyses posteriores about twice length of apophyses anteriores. Eighth tergum straight on posterior margin, eighth sternum convex medially on posterior margin. Lamella antevaginalis sub-rectangular, length about 1 / 2 width, arched outward laterally. Antrum with posterior half widened horizontally, narrowed at each end; anterior half narrow, parallel laterally. Ductus bursae membranous. Corpus bursae about twice length of ductus bursae, elongate oval; signum situated medially, consisting of a long, narrowly banded basal plate with two apically curved spines extending from middle.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0FFFCCE4B07340FD80DAC1.taxon	distribution	Distribution. China (Anhui, Hebei, Henan, Liaoning, Shanxi, Tianjin).	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0FFFCCE4B07340FD80DAC1.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The specific epithet of the new species is derived from the Latin flabellatus, referring to the shape of the dilated distal 1 / 4 of the valva.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0EFFCFE4B0702DFDA5DB34.taxon	description	(Figs 4, 18) urn: lsid: zoobank. org: act: 82 DB 4949 - D 64 B- 4 B 47 - BBEA- 6347956 C 6 FF 2	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0EFFCFE4B0702DFDA5DB34.taxon	materials_examined	Type material. CHINA, Yunnan: Holotype ♂, Botanical Garden (21.6 ºN, 101.59 ºE), 1000 m, 7. VIII. 2005, leg. YD Ren, slide No. WYQ 13123. Paratypes: 1 ♂, 5. VIII. 2005, other same data as holotype, slide No. WYQ 16458; 1 ♂, Bubang, Mengla, 650 m, 23. VIII. 2005, leg. YD Ren, slide No. WYQ 13127; 2 ♂, Xishuangbanna, Bubang, 656 m, 23 − 24. VII. 2014, leg. KJ Teng et al., slide Nos. WYQ 14120, WYQ 14123.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0EFFCFE4B0702DFDA5DB34.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. The new species is similar to A. hainanica Park et Wu, 2003 in the shape of the valva in male genitalia. It can be distinguished by the sacculus without a process, the rhombic juxta, and the aedeagus with a stout spine-shaped process near its apex. In A. hainanica, the sacculus has a process on the dorsal margin, the juxta is semielliptical, and the aedeagus lacks a process.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0EFFCFE4B0702DFDA5DB34.taxon	description	Description. Adult (Fig. 4). Forewing length 5.7 − 6.5 mm. Head yellow mixed with dark brown scales. Antenna: scape dark brown; flagellum yellow, annulated with dark brown on dorsal surface. Labial palpus with second palpomere pale yellow on inner surface except dark brown at apex, outer surface greyish brown; third palpomere yellow. Thorax and tegula dark brown, mixed with yellow scales. Forewing ground color yellow, with brown scales throughout, with dense black scales at apex; costal margin dark brown along basal half, with three evenly spaced dark brown dots in distal 1 / 3; black spot placed near base of subcostal margin, at base of fold and near base of dorsum respectively; discal, discocellular and plical spots black, discocellular spot largest; fringe yellow, tinged with dark brown. Hindwing and fringe brown, fringe with a pale yellow basal line. Fore- and midlegs with femora greyish white on ventral surface, deep grey on dorsal surface, tibiae and tarsi dark brown on dorsal surface, yellow on ventral surface; hindleg yellow, tibia with dense dark brown scales on outer surface, pale yellow at apex of each tarsomere. Male genitalia (Fig. 18). Uncus broadly spatulate, basal half parallel-sided laterally, distal half dilated, rounded at apex. Gnathos with mesial plate distinctly extended, pointed at apex; lateral arms narrowly banded, about three times length of mesial plate. Tegumen with posterior 1 / 3 trapezoidal, shallowly concave at middle on anterior margin; lateral arm narrowly banded. Valva narrow at base, slightly widened to about middle, greatly shrunk beyond basal 2 / 5 from ventral margin, forming a large trapezoidal concavity, distal 1 / 4 dilated, asymmetrical: left side subrectangular, straight on ventral margin, right side wider, triangularly produced ventrally; costal margin with basal half strongly sclerotized, irregularly banded; sacculus widened to basal 3 / 5 of valva, right-angled ventroapically, straight apically, setose distally. Saccus shorter than uncus, narrowed to middle, distal half digitate. Juxta rhombical. Aedeagus about 2 / 3 length of valva, with a spine-shaped process at preapex (Fig. 18 b); cornuti consisting of some clustered spines (Fig. 18 a). Female unknown.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0EFFCFE4B0702DFDA5DB34.taxon	distribution	Distribution. China (Yunnan).	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0EFFCFE4B0702DFDA5DB34.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The specific epithet of the new species is derived from the Latin rhombeus, referring to the shape of the juxta in the male genitalia.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0DFFCEE4B072B9FD68DD85.taxon	description	(Figs 5, 19, 30) urn: lsid: zoobank. org: act: 2 BC 71736 - 4 A 34 - 4 B 23 - 8 D 98 - B 4 EFD 35632 F 2	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0DFFCEE4B072B9FD68DD85.taxon	materials_examined	Type material. CHINA, Yunnan: Holotype ♂, Yexianggu (22.17 ºN, 100.87 ºE), Xishuangbanna, 762 m, 20. VII. 2014, leg. KJ Teng et al., slide No. WYQ 14121. Paratypes: 1 ♂ 1 ♀, 17 ‒ 20. VII. 2014, other same data as holotype, slide Nos. WYQ 14106 ♂, WYQ 14107 ♀; 1 ♂, Mengla County, Xishuangbanna, 640 m, 10. VIII. 2010, leg. YH Sun & LX Li, slide No. WYQ 16361; Hainan: 1 ♂ 3 ♀, Limushan Forest Park, 607 m, 23 ‒ 25. VII. 2014, leg. PX Cong et al., slide Nos. WYQ 16658 ♂, WYQ 16623 ♀, WYQ 16657 ♀.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0DFFCEE4B072B9FD68DD85.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. The new species can be distinguished from its congeners by the sacullus with a thumb-shaped process near apex, the juxta distinctly extended anteromedially, and the aedeagus laterally with an ear-like process at distal 1 / 4 in the male genitalia; and sub-trapezoidal corpus bursae in the female genitalia.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0DFFCEE4B072B9FD68DD85.taxon	description	Description. Adult (Fig. 5). Forewing length 5.6 – 6.3 mm. Head yellow. Antenna: scape blaskish brown on dorsal surface, pale yellow on ventral surface; flagellum yellow, with dark brown annulations on dorsal surface. Labial palpus yellow; second palpomere yellow on inner surface, dark brown on outer surface; third palpomere black medially. Thorax and tegula brown. Forewing ground color yellow, mixed with brown scales; costal margin dark brown along basal 1 / 3; black spot at base of fold and costal margin respectively; discal, discocellular, plical and tornal spots black; terminal dots dark brown, ranging from distal 1 / 3 of costal margin along termen to tornus; fringe yellowish brown. Hindwing greyish brown; fringe yellowish brown. Fore- and midlegs yellow, tibia and tarsi dark brown on dorsal surface; hindleg yellow, mixed with brown scales on outer surface. Male genitalia (Fig. 19). Uncus clavate, wide at base, pointed at apex. Gnathos with mesial plate triangular, rounded at apex; basal arms narrowly banded, about twice length of mesial plate. Tegumen sub-triangular posteriorly, with a large sub-rectangular anterior emargination. Valva narrow at base, slightly widened to middle, distal half sub-quadrate, truncate at apex, densely setose; costal margin concave before middle; sacculus short, about 1 / 3 length of ventral margin of valva, narrow at base, widened distally, with a heavily sclerotized, upright, thumbshaped process near apex. Saccus short, stubbed, about 1 / 4 length of uncus. Juxta large, sub-rectangular, produced to a short thumb-shaped process anteromedially. Aedeagus about 3 / 5 length of valva, tubular in basal 3 / 4, tapered from distal 1 / 4 to rounded apex, with an ear-like process at distal 1 / 4 laterally (Fig. 19 a); cornutus absent. Female genitalia (Fig. 30). Apophyses posteriores about twice length of apophyses anteriores. Eighth tergum rectangular, eighth sternum concave in V shape medially on anterior margin, with a cut at middle on posterior margin. Lamella antevaginalis U-shaped, extending backward laterally. Antrum short, cup-shaped. Ductus bursae uniformly narrow in posterior 1 / 3, wide in anterior 2 / 3; ductus seminalis arising from posterior 1 / 3 of ductus bursae. Corpus bursae sub-trapeziform, nearly same length as ductus bursae; with two signa: one signum situated below entrance of corpus bursae, crescent, the other irregularly quadrilateral, with a sclerotized ridge at posterior 1 / 3.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0DFFCEE4B072B9FD68DD85.taxon	distribution	Distribution. China (Hainan, Yunnan).	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0DFFCEE4B072B9FD68DD85.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The specific epithet of the new species is derived from the Latin auriculatus, referring to the earlike process at distal 1 / 4 of the aedeagus laterally.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0CFFC1E4B0748DFE37DE41.taxon	description	(Figs 6, 20, 31) urn: lsid: zoobank. org: act: F 3 E 8 B 7 C 0 - 7160 - 4064 - 9 FFB- 5 C 8846 F 5 D 324	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0CFFC1E4B0748DFE37DE41.taxon	materials_examined	Type material. CHINA, Yunnan: Holotype ♂, Nankang (24.82 ºN, 98.78 ºE), Baoshan City, 2009 m, 18. VII. 2014, leg. KJ Teng & X Bai, slide No. WYQ 16221. Paratypes: 1 ♂, 10. VIII. 2014, 22 ♂ 17 ♀, 17 ‒ 20. VII. 2015, other same data as holotype, slide Nos. WYQ 16215 ♂, TZL 19708 ♂, TZL 20387 ♂, TZL 20388 ♂, WYQ 16216 ♀, JYY 17028 ♀; 1 ♀, Mt. Xiaohei, Longling County, Baoshan City, 1974 m, 30. VII. 2015, leg. KJ Teng & X Bai, slide No. WYQ 16445.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0CFFC1E4B0748DFE37DE41.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. The new species is similar to A. bomiensis sp. nov. It can be distinguished in male genitalia by the saccullus having a sub-triangular process, the inverted trapezoidal juxta, and the saccus narrowed to rounded apex; in female genitalia, by the signum being an arched basal plate bearing two spines. In A. bomiensis, the process of the sacculus, the juxta and the saccus are all sub-rectangular; and the semicircular signum is denticulate and lacks spines.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0CFFC1E4B0748DFE37DE41.taxon	description	Description. Adult (Fig. 6). Forewing length 6.5 – 6.9 mm. Head creamy white, brown around eyes. Antenna: Scape dark brown; flagellum pale yellow alternated with brown. Labial palpus pale yellow, second palpomere brown on outer surface, third palpomere dark brown on ventral surface. Thorax and tegula pale brown. Forewing ground color yellow, with scattered brown scales; costal margin with basal 1 / 5 dark brown; discal, discocellular and plical spots brown, ovoid; tornal spot dark brown, elongate; terminal dots brown, ranging from distal 1 / 3 of costal margin along termen to tornus; fringe yellow, brown medially. Hindwing and fringe yellowish brown. Fore- and midlegs pale yellow on ventral surface, dark brown on dorsal surface; hindleg yellow, tarsus pale brown on outer surface distally. Male genitalia (Fig. 20). Uncus wide at base, slightly narrowed to rounded apex, convex mediolongitudinally. Gnathos with mesial plate short, triangular; lateral arms uniformly slender, about three times length of mesial plate. Tegumen inverted V-shaped, narrowed medially, with a semicircular anteromedial emargination. Valva with basal half sub-rectangular, slightly widened from midle to truncate apex; costal margin concave before middle, arched distally; ventral margin weakly arched, produced ventroapically; sacculus uniformly banded, about 1 / 5 length of ventral margin of valva, with a triangular process mediodorsally. Saccus about 3 / 5 length of uncus, broad at base, slightly narrowed to rounded apex. Juxta inverted trapezoidal. Aedeagus about 7 / 12 length of valva, with a tooth at apex dorsally, with a cluster granules distally; cornuti consisting of several spines at distal 1 / 5 (Fig. 20 a). Female genitalia (Fig. 31). Apophyses posteriores approximately 1.5 times length of apophyses anteriores. Eighth tergum slightly concave on posterior margin; eighth sternum arched, shallowly concave at middle on posterior margin. Lamella postvaginalis large, anterior margin slightly concave at middle; posterior margin deeply concave in broad V shape at middle, forming two triangular lateral lobes; lateral margin with a slender process extending downward and curved before middle. Antrum short, sclerotized posterolaterally. Ductus bursae uniformly wide, heavily sclerotized in about posterior 1 / 5, membranous in anterior 4 / 5. Corpus bursae rounded, about same length as ductus bursae; signum situated near entrance of corpus bursae, basal plate arched, with one long and one short spine extending from middle (Fig. 31 a).	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0CFFC1E4B0748DFE37DE41.taxon	distribution	Distribution. China (Yunnan).	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D0CFFC1E4B0748DFE37DE41.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The specific epithet of the new species is derived from the Latin apici- and latus, referring to the distally widened valva.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D03FFC1E4B077ADFBC7D96F.taxon	description	(Figs 7, 21, 32) urn: lsid: zoobank. org: act: 02 F 9 FD 90 - A 137 - 4 DEF- 9 FCD- 7 C 45195 E 7 A 8 C	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D03FFC1E4B077ADFBC7D96F.taxon	materials_examined	Type material. CHINA, Tibet: Holotype ♂, Bomi County (29.85 ºN, 95.76 ºE), 2800 m, 19. VIII. 2003, leg. XP Wang & HJ Xue, slide No. WYQ 16570. Paratypes: 2 ♂, Sangdeng Village, Bomi County, 2695 m, 10. VIII. 2018, leg. MJ Qi, slide Nos. TZL 19375, TZL 20328; 8 ♂ 6 ♀, Guxiang, Bomi County, 2623 m, 30. VI. 2019, leg. MJ Qi & JQ Deng, slide Nos. TZL 19454 ♂, TZL 19453 ♂, TZL 19473 ♂, TZL 19280 ♂, TZL 20318 ♀, TZL 20314 ♀.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D03FFC1E4B077ADFBC7D96F.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. The new species can be distinguished from its congeners by the sacculus having a free sub-rectangular process. It is similar to A. apicilata sp. nov. in male genitalia, and the differences between them are stated under A. apicilata.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D03FFC1E4B077ADFBC7D96F.taxon	description	Description. Adult (Fig. 7). Forewing length 7.0 – 7.5 mm. Head yellowish brown. Antenna: scape brown on dorsal surface, pale yellow on ventral surface; flagellum yellow, with brown annulations on dorsal surface. Labial palpus pale yellow, second palpomere brown on outer surface, third palpomere with a longitudinal brown line on ventral surface. Thorax and tegula brown. Forewing ground color pale yellow, densely with brown scales; discal, discocellular and plical spots black, discocellular spot largest; tornal spot dark brown, elongate; fringe pale yellow, greyish brown at tip. Hindwing and fringe yellowish brown. Fore- and midlegs yellow on ventral surface, black on dorsal surface, yellow at apex of each tarsomere; hindleg yellow, with sparse brown scales. Male genitalia (Fig. 21). Uncus broad at base, slightly narrowed to middle, distal half slender, clavate. Gnathos with mesial plate small, hooked, pointed at apex; basal arms narrowly banded, about five times of mesial plate. Tegumen narrowed medially, with a V-shaped anterior emargination at middle; lateral arm sub-fusiform, narrowed distally. Valva narrow at base, slightly widened to basal 2 / 5, distal 3 / 5 almost evenly wide, broadly rounded at apex; costal margin shallowly concave before middle, arched medially; sacculus wide at base, narrowed to basal 1 / 5 length of valva, with a heavily sclerotized sub-rectangular process near its dorsal margin. Saccus sub-rectangular, very short, width twice of length. Juxta weakly sclerotized, sub-rectangualr. Aedeagus about 1 / 2 length of valva, tubular, slightly tapered to apex; cornuti consisting of a cluster of spines (Fig. 21 a). Female genitalia (Fig. 32). Apophyses posteriores about 1.5 times length of apophyses anteriores. Eighth tergum nearly straight on posterior margin, eighth sternum with a cut at middle on posterior margin. Antrum weakly sclerotized, parallel sided laterally. Ductus bursae thickened and weakly sclerotized posteriorly, thinner and membranous anteriorly. Corpus bursae ovoid, about same length of ductus bursae; signum below entrance of corpus bursae, semicircular, with several denticles (Fig. 32 a).	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D03FFC1E4B077ADFBC7D96F.taxon	distribution	Distribution. China (Tibet).	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D03FFC1E4B077ADFBC7D96F.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The specific epithet of the new species is from the type locality, Bomi.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D03FFC0E4B070FEFDA4D951.taxon	description	(Figs 8, 22, 33) urn: lsid: zoobank. org: act: A 7033 B 32 - 877 F- 4506 - BEDD- 821 CFCE 5 F 114	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D03FFC0E4B070FEFDA4D951.taxon	materials_examined	Type material. CHINA, Zhejiang: Holotype ♂, Zhongbeikeng (30.38 ºN, 119.44 ºE), Mt. Tianmu, 566 m, 11. VII. 2014, leg. AH Yin et al., slide No. WYQ 15035. Paratypes: 1 ♀, same data as holotype, slide No. WYQ 15036; 1 ♀, Huangtanyu, Mt. Jiulong, 467 m 3. VII. 2013, leg. AH Yin & XC Wang; 1 ♀, Neijiujian, Mt. Jiulong, 430 m, 7. VII. 2013, leg. AH Yin & XC Wang; 1 ♂, Tianmu Village, Mt. Tainmu, 335 m, 2. VII. 2014, leg. AH Yin et al.; 3 ♂ 2 ♀, Laoan, Mt. Tianmu, 555 m, 3. VII. 2014, leg. AH Yin et al., slide Nos. WYQ 15043 ♂, WYQ 15042 ♂; 6 ♂ 3 ♀, Qianjiangyuan, Mt. Tianmu, 866 m, 8 ‒ 10. VII. 2014, leg. AH Yin et al., slide Nos. WYQ 14102 ♂, WYQ 14103 ♀; 2 ♂, Xiguan, Mt. Tianmu, 566 m, 18. VII. 2014, leg. AH Yin et al., slide No. WYQ 15044; 9 ♂ 3 ♀, Pinggang, Mt. Longxu, 754 m, 20 ‒ 22. VII. 2014, leg. AH Yin et al., slide Nos. WYQ 15040 ♂, WYQ 15041 ♀; 1 ♀, Yulingguan, Qingliangfeng, 220 m, 23. VII. 2014, leg. AH Yin et al.; 1 ♂, Jingning County, 188 m, 10. VIII. 2016, leg. QY Wang et al., slide No. WYQ 16519; Fujian: 2 ♂ 2 ♀, Guadun, Mt. Wuyi, 1100 m, 29 ‒ 31. VII. 2008, leg. WC Li et al., slide Nos. WYQ 16426 ♂, JYY 17055 ♀, TZL 20746 ♀.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D03FFC0E4B070FEFDA4D951.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. The new species is similar to A. pachysticta (Meyrick, 1936). It differs from the latter in the sacculus having a rectangular process that bears a long spine directed ventrad, and the saccus elliptically dilated in distal half in the male genitalia; and the signum bearing two stout spines in the female genitalia. In A. pachysticta, the sacculus has a stout process that does not bear a long spine, and the saccus is widened gradually to rounded apex; and the signum has two knife-shaped processes.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D03FFC0E4B070FEFDA4D951.taxon	description	Description. Adult (Fig. 8). Forewing length 7.5 – 8.1 mm. Head creamy white, mixed with black scales. Antenna: scape yellowish white, mixed with brown scales on dorsal surface; flagellum brown and yellow alternately. Labial palpus: second palpomere white on inner surface except dark brown at base, dark brown on outer surface; third palpomere white, dark brown at base and near apex. Thorax dark brown; tegula white, mixed with dark brown scale. Forewing with costal margin slightly arched, apex obtuse, termen oblique; ground color white, with dense dark brown scales, forming an ill-defined dark brown patch beyond outer margin of cell; smaller black spot at base of costal margin as well as at base of fold and dorsum respectively, larger black spot near base of subcostal vein; costal margin dark brown along basal 1 / 3; discal, discocellular, plical and tornal spots dark brown, tornal spot largest, nearly square; terminal dots dark brown, ranging from distal middle of costal margin along termen to tornus; fringe white, tinged with brown. Hindwing brown; fringe greyish brown. Fore- and midlegs greyish white on ventral surface, dark brown on dorsal surface; hindleg greyish white, tibia with brown scales on outer surface. Male genitalia (Fig. 22). Uncus wide at base, narrowed to basal 1 / 5, unifromly wide to before narrowly rounded apex. Gnathos with mesial plate small, hooked backward; basal arms slender, about six times length of mesial plate. Tegumen narrowed medially, broadly concave on anterior margin; lateral arm narrowed to apex. Valva slightly narrow in basal 1 / 3, broadened rectangularly in distal 2 / 3, broadly obtuse at apex; costal margin slightly concave medially, ventral margin slightly arched. Sacculus triangular, widened from base to basal 1 / 4 of valva; saccular process about 1 / 3 length of valva, heavily sclerotized, rectangular, with a long spine-shaped process extending dorsad and crossing with each other before pointed apex. Saccus more than 1 / 3 length of uncus, narrowed basally, elliptically dilated distally. Juxta weekly sclerotized, trapezoidal. Aedeagus about 1 / 2 length of valva, tapered to pointed apex; cornutus absent. Female genitalia (Fig. 33). Apophyses posteriores about 1.5 times length of anteriores apophyses. Eighth segment with posterior margin straight on tergum, rounded on sternum. Lamella antevaginalis large, semicircular. Antrum inverted trapezoidal. Ductus bursae membranous, evenly thick. Corpus bursae ovoid, slightly shorter than ductus bursae; signum an elongate rectancular band along posterior 2 / 3 of left margin, bearing two stout spines near its posterior margin (Fig. 33 a).	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D03FFC0E4B070FEFDA4D951.taxon	distribution	Distribution. China (Fujian, Zhejiang).	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D03FFC0E4B070FEFDA4D951.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The specific epithet of the new species is derived from the Latin longus- and spinus, referring to the spine of the saccular process.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D02FFC5E4B0709DFEF7DBC4.taxon	description	(Figs 9, 23, 34) urn: lsid: zoobank. org: act: B 56171 A 8 - 9 DAF- 4 ABE-A 151 - 1088 C 4 DD 91 B 8	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D02FFC5E4B0709DFEF7DBC4.taxon	materials_examined	Type material. CHINA, Hainan, Holotype ♂, Mt. Wuzhi, (18.91 ºN, 109.70 ºE), 732 m, 5. VIII. 2017, leg. X Bai et al., slide No. TZL 19336. Paratypes: 1 ♂, 2. VIII. 2017, other same data as holotype, slide No. TZL 20289; 2 ♂, Limushan Forest Park, 607 m, 25. VII. 2014, leg. PX Cong et al., slide Nos. WYQ 16653, WYQ 15091; 1 ♂, Mt. Limu, 632 m, 3. VII. 2015, leg. QY Wang et al., slide No. WYQ 15093; 1 ♂, Mt. Wuzhi, 738 m, 22. VII. 2016, leg. X Bai et al., slide No. WYQ 16405; Hunan: 1 ♂, Yong′an Village, Yizhang County, 480 m, 23. VII. 2020, leg. H Sun et al., slide No. TZL 19258; Yunnan: 1 ♂, Yayi, Pu′er, 21. X. 2010, leg. BB Hu et al., slide No. TZL 20221; 4 ♂ 1 ♀, Houshan, Zijiaosuo, Jingdong, 1140 m, 4 ‒ 23. VI. 2013, leg. ZG Zhang, slide Nos. JYY 16204 ♂, JYY 16073 ♂, JYY 17031 ♀; 2 ♂, Nanlahe, Bubang Town, Mengla County, 652 m, 11 ‒ 15. VII. 2013, leg. SR Liu et al., slide Nos. WYQ 16303, WYQ 16311; 3 ♂, Yexianggu, Xishuangbanna, 762 m, 10 ‒ 12. VII. 2015, leg. KJ Teng & X Bai, slide Nos. WYQ 16245, WYQ 16182; 1 ♂, Lvshilin, Menglun Botanical Garden, Jinghong City, 580 m, 5. VIII. 2016, leg. KJ Teng et al., slide No. WYQ 16604; 1 ♂, Lagu Village, Lvchun County, 1417 m, 5. VIII. 2019, leg. KJ Teng et al., slide No. TZL 19277; Sichuan: 1 ♂, Wanniansi, Mt. E′mei, 830 m, 13. VII. 2014, leg. KJ Teng et al., slide No. WYQ 16233.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D02FFC5E4B0709DFEF7DBC4.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. The new species is similar to A. ventericoncava sp. nov. in male genitalia. It can be distinguished by the valva rounded in the distal 1 / 4 on the ventral margin and extending dorsad distally, and the juxta sub-triangular on the ventral surface. In A. ventericoncava, the valva is concave in the distal 1 / 4 on the ventral margin and extending ventrad distally, and the ventral surface of the juxta is sub-rectangular.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D02FFC5E4B0709DFEF7DBC4.taxon	description	Description. Adult (Fig. 9). Forewing length 5.6 − 6.2 mm. Head yellow. Antenna yellow on ventral surface, scape brown and flagellum alternated with brown on dorsal surface. Labial palpus with second palpomere yellow on inner surface, dark brown on outer surface, pale yellow at apex; third palpomere yellow, mixed with brown. Thorax and tegula yellow, mixed with brown. Forewing ground color yellow, with brown scales, costal margin black from base to basal 1 / 4; black spot near base of subcostal vein and near base of dorsum respectively; discal, discocellular, plical and tornal spots black; terminal dots black, ranging from distal 1 / 3 of costal margin along termen to tornus; fringe yellowish brown. Hindwing and fringe pale brown. Fore- and midlegs yellow on ventral surface, femora deep yellow, tibiae and tarsi dark brown on dorsal surface; hindleg yellow, tarsus dark brown distally. Male genitalia (Fig. 23). Uncus wide at base, slender to slightly pointed apex. Gnathos circular. Tegumen widened medially, arched on posterior margin, with a large sub-rounded anterior emargination; lateral arm banded. Valva with basal 2 / 3 sub-rectangular, distal 1 / 4 slightly narrowed to pointed apex, extending dorsad, rounded on ventral margin; costa narrowly banded; sacculus reaching below costa dorsally, with a weakly sclerotized dorsal edge extending to apex of valva, ventral margin narrowly banded, distally produced a spine-shaped free process reaching 2 / 3 of valva. Saccus about 1 / 2 length of uncus, slender, narrowed to pointed apex. Juxta with ventral surface sub-triangular, roundly produced posteromedially; dorsal surface turriform, with circled, evenly spaced ridges. Aedeagus about 5 / 7 length of valva, slightly tapered; cornuti being a tuft of spines placed distally (Fig. 23 a). Female genitalia (Fig. 34). Apophyses posteriores about 1.6 times length of apophyses anteriores. Eighth tergum with posterior margin shallowly concave; eighth sternum with posterior margin convex, anterior margin concave at middle, forming two setose lobes. Antrum funnel-shaped, narrowed anteriorly, produced to a digitate process posterolaterally. Ductus bursae uniform; ductus seminalis arising from about anterior 1 / 3. Corpus bursae ovoid, longer than ductus bursae; with two signa: one signum below entrance of corpus bursae, sub-luniform; the other signum situated at posterior 1 / 3, rounded. Distrubition. China (Hainan, Hunan, Sichuan, Yunnan).	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D02FFC5E4B0709DFEF7DBC4.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The specific epithet of the new species is derived from the Latin angusti- and valva, referring to the narrow valva.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D07FFC7E4B07329FE49DB35.taxon	description	(Figs 10, 24, 35) urn: lsid: zoobank. org: act: DBF 86507 - 31 B 3 - 45 DB-A 5 C 5 - A 88 FCF 368 DE 2	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D07FFC7E4B07329FE49DB35.taxon	materials_examined	Type material. CHINA, Hainan: Holotype ♂, Hongxin Village (19.08 ° N, 109.52 ° E), Yuanmenxiang, Baisha County, 430 m, 17. IV. 2014, leg. TT Liu et al., slide No. WYQ 14092. Paratypes: 1 ♂, Yinggeling, 620 m, 3. VI. 2010, leg. BB Hu & J Zhang, slide No. WYQ 16556; 1 ♂, Hongkan, Yinggeling, 508 m, 15. VI. 2015, leg. PX Cong et al., slide No. WYQ 15021; 1 ♂, Mt. Wuzhi, 742 m, 21. V. 2015, leg. PX Cong et al., slide No. TZL 20701; 1 ♂, Mt. Limu, 632 m, 29. VI. 2015, leg. QY Wang et al.; 1 ♂, Lizudadian, Shuimanxiang, Wuzhishan City, 766 m, 7. VII. 2015, leg. QY Wang et al., slide No. WYQ 15129; 2 ♂, Hongkan, Yinggeling, 540 m, 15 ‒ 17. III. 2016, leg. QY Wang et al., slide Nos. WYQ 16425, WYQ 16557; 1 ♂, Hongxin Village, Yuanmenxiang, Baisha County, 445 m, 20. III. 2016, leg. QY Wang et al., slide No. WYQ 16491; 12 ♂, Mt. Wuzhi, 738 m, 22 − 30. VII. 2016, leg. X Bai et al., slide Nos. WYQ 16555, JYY 16197; 1 ♂, Lizudadian, Shuimanxiang, Wuzhishan City, 766 m, 3 VIII. 2016, leg. X Bai et al.; Guangxi: 1 ♀, Hekou, Mt. Dayao, 823 m, 20. VII. 2015, leg. MJ Qi & SN Zhao, slide No. JYY 16213; Guizhou: 1 ♂, Dongdai, Shuizuxiang, Limingguan, Libo County, 720 m, 19. VII. 2015, leg. MQ Yang & Gaeun Lee, slide No. WYQ 16236; 1 ♂, Pobao, Shuizuxiang, Limingguan, Libo County, 740 m, 20. VII. 2015, leg. MQ Yang & Gaeun Lee, slide No. JYY 16216; 4 ♂ 1 ♀, Banzhai Village, Libo, 513 m, 22. VII. 2019, leg. MR Xing et al., slide Nos. TZL 19467 ♂, TZL 19850 ♂, TZL 20671 ♂, TZL 20688 ♂, TZL 20670 ♀; Yunnan: 1 ♂, Taiyanghe, 1450 m, 4. VIII. 2014, leg. ZG Zhang, slide No. TZL 19704; 1 ♂, Botanical Garden, Xishuangbanna, 531 m, 4. VIII. 2016, leg. YH Sun & LX Li.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D07FFC7E4B07329FE49DB35.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. The new species is similar to A. fallaciosa Wang, 2004 in male genitalia. It can be distinguished by the costa with a process at base and the valva not produced ventrally. In A. fallaciosa, the costa lacks a process at base and the valva is roundly produced at distal 5 / 7 ventrally. It is also similar to A. trapeziformis sp. nov., and the differences between them are stated under A. trapeziformis.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D07FFC7E4B07329FE49DB35.taxon	description	Description. Adult (Fig. 10). Forewing length 4.6 − 5.6 mm. Head with frons brown, vertex pale yellow. Antenna pale yellow on ventral surface; scape yellowish brown, flagellum ringed with brown on dorsal surface. Labial palpus with second palpomere yellow on inner surface, dark brown on outer surface, pale yellow at apex; third palpomere yellow, with scattered brown scales in distal 1 / 3. Thorax and tegula yellow mixed with brown. Forewing ground color yellow, with yellowish brown scales; costal margin with a black spot at base; with black spot near base of subcostal vein and dorsum; discal and plical spots rounded, black; discocellular and tornal spots black, weakly touching each other, forming a rectangular speckle; terminal dots black, ranging from distal 1 / 3 of costal margin along termen to tornus; fringe brown except yellowish brown at apex. Hindwing and fringe brown. Fore- and midlegs yellowish brown on ventral surface, black on dorsal surface, yellow at apex of each tarsomere; hindleg pale yellow, tarsus with brown scales. Male genitalia (Fig. 24). Uncus clavate, slender, rounded at apex. Gnathos circular, uniform in width. Tegumen widened medially, arched on posterior margin, with a large anterior emargination; lateral arm banded, almost uniform. Valva elongate sub-rectangular, indistinctly narrowed distally, rounded at apex; costa slightly concave at basal 1 / 3, with an inverted triangular process at base directed downward. Sacculus sub-trapezoidal, dorsal margin reaching below costa; ventral margin narrowly banded, with a free spine-shaped distal process reaching apex of valva. Saccus wide at base, narrowed to pointed apex. Juxta rectangular on ventral surface, slightly concave in V shape at middle on posterior margin; dorsal surface turriform, with coiled ridges. Aedeagus about 5 / 6 length of valva, tubular, slightly tapered distally, truncate apically; cornuti being a bunch of spines (Fig. 24 a). Female genitalia (Fig. 35). Apophyses posteriores about twice length of apophyses anteriores. Eighth tergum concave on posterior margin, eighth sternum convex and incised at middle on posterior margin, setose. Antrum concave in V shape at middle on posterior margin. Ductus bursae with posterior half sclerotized, anterior half membranous; ductus seminalis from anterior 2 / 5 of ductus bursae. Corpus bursae slightly longer than ductus bursae, rounded; two signa sub-ovoid, with small teeth, with unequally sized spinules radiating from all margins, smaller signum below entrance of corpus bursae (Fig. 35 a), larger signum situated at posterior 1 / 4. Distrubition. China (Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Yunan).	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D07FFC7E4B07329FE49DB35.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The specific epithet of the new species is derived from the Latin basi- and processus, referring to the basal process of the costa.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D05FFD8E4B072B9FCD8DC5D.taxon	description	(Figs 11, 25, 36) urn: lsid: zoobank. org: act: F 9653 A 4 D- 5 E 32 - 4649 - 8 C 8 F-BE 94710 CEA 50	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D05FFD8E4B072B9FCD8DC5D.taxon	materials_examined	Type material. CHINA, Hainan: Holotype ♂, Mt. Wuzhi (18.91 ºN, 109.68 ºE), Wuzhishan City, 710 m, 21. IV. 2014, leg. TT Liu et al., slide No. WYQ 15123. Paratypes: 1 ♀, same data as holotype, slide No. WYQ 15124; 1 ♀, Yinggeling, 450 m, 3. I. 2014, leg. ZB Wang, slide No. WYQ 16700; 3 ♂ 2 ♀, Hongxin Village, Yuanmenxiang, Baisha County, 430 m, 15 − 17. IV. 2014, leg. TT Liu et al., slide Nos. WYQ 15113 ♂, WYQ 16499 ♂, WYQ 16493 ♂; 1 ♂ 1 ♀, Mt. Wuzhi, 742 m, 19 ‒ 20. V. 2015, leg. PX Cong et al., slide Nos. WYQ 16367 ♂, WYQ 15026 ♀; 1 ♂, Lizudadian, Shuimanxiang, Wuzhishan City, 766 m, 5. VII. 2015, leg. QY Wang et al., slide No. WYQ 15131; 2 ♂, Hongkan, Yinggeling, 540 m, 25 ‒ 27. VII. 2015, leg. QY Wang et al., slide Nos. WYQ 16687, WYQ 16672; 1 ♀, Lizudadian, Shuimanxiang, Wuzhishan City, 766 m, 27. II. 2016, leg. QY Wang et al.; 1 ♂ 1 ♀, Mt. Wuzhi, 738 m, 22 − 28. VII. 2016, slide No. WYQ 16408 ♀; 5 ♀, Limushan Forest Park, 607 m, 18. VII ‒ 26. X. 2016, leg. X Bai et al.; 2 ♂ 4 ♀, Mt. Wuzhi, 738 m, 27. II ‒ 2. XI. 2016, leg. X Bai et al., slide Nos. WYQ 16503 ♂, WYQ 16505 ♀, WYQ 16504 ♀.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D05FFD8E4B072B9FCD8DC5D.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. The new species can be distinguished from its congeners by the costa with a deep concavity at distal 1 / 3. It is similar to A. turriformis sp. nov., and the differences between them are stated under A. turriformis.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D05FFD8E4B072B9FCD8DC5D.taxon	description	Description. Adult (Fig. 11). Forewing length 5.6 − 6.2 mm. Head yellowish brown. Antenna yellow on ventral surface; scape dark brown, flagellum annulated with dark brown on dorsal surface. Labial palpus with second palpomere yellow on inner surface, dark brown on outer surface; third palpomere dark brown on ventral surface, yellow on dorsal surface. Thorax and tegula yellowish brown. Forewing ground color yellow, mixed with brown scales; black spot at base of costal margin, near base of subcostal vein and dorsum respectively; discal, discocellular, plical and tornal spots black, discocellular spot largest; terminal dots black, ranging from distal 2 / 5 of costal margin along termen to tornus; fringe pale yellowish brown. Hindwing and fringe pale greyish brown. Fore- and midlegs pale yellow on ventral surface, dark brown on dorsal surface, tarsus yellow at apex of each tarsomere; hindleg pale yellow, tarsus brown distally. Male genitalia (Fig. 25). Uncus wide at base, narrowed to apex. Gnathos narrowly banded, circular. Tegumen with posterior 2 / 5 sub-rectangular; lateral arm uniformly narrow. Valva with basal 3 / 5 uniform in width, distal 2 / 5 narrow, curved upward, apex sinuate, with a tiny dorsoapical and a ventroapical denticle; costa straight in basal 3 / 5, with deep semi-circular concavity at distal 1 / 3. Sacculus about 3 / 5 length of valva, dorsal margin reaching below costa, ventral margin narrowly banded, widened to before apex distally, with a curved ridge from before dorsal margin of sacculus extending to ventroapex of valva. Saccus about 1 / 3 length of uncus, wide at base, narrowed to apex. Juxta with ventral surface sub-quadrate, dorsal surface turriform, narrowed gradually, with coiled ridges, reaching gnathos apically. Aedeagus about 1 / 2 length of valva, wide at base, tapered to apex; cornuti consisting of a bunch of spines placed distally (Fig. 25 a). Female genitalia (Fig. 36). Apophyses posteriores about twice length of apophyses anteriores. Eighth tergum almost straight on posterior margin; eighth sternum with posterior margin convex medially, incised in middle, forming two setose lobes. Lamella antevaginalis rectangular, with width approximately four times of length. Antrum funnel shaped, concave at middle on posterior margin. Ductus bursae membranous; ductus seminalis arising from middle of ductus bursae. Corpus bursae ovoid, more than 1.5 times length of ductus bursae; with two signa: one below entrance of corpus bursae, smaller, sub-ovoid, sclerotized and folded anteriorly; the other at middle of corpus bursae, very large, posterior margin straight, anterior margin rounded, lateral margins vertical and widened from posterolateral corners to anterior marin. Distrubition. China (Hainan).	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D05FFD8E4B072B9FCD8DC5D.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The specific epithet of the new species is derived from the Latin semi- and circularius, referring to the semicircular concavity of the costal margin of the male valva.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D1AFFDBE4B07591FE19DDCD.taxon	description	(Figs 12, 26, 37) urn: lsid: zoobank. org: act: D 433 B 49 A- 8 FC 3 - 4 EB 6 - 9 D 71 - 7042 D 92 E 658 A	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D1AFFDBE4B07591FE19DDCD.taxon	materials_examined	Type material. CHINA, Fujian: Holotype ♂, Tongmu Village (27.68 º, 117.68 ºE), Mt. Wuyi, 28. IV. 2014, leg. XF Yang, slide No. WYQ 15058. Paratypes: 3 ♂, same data as holotype; 1 ♂ 1 ♀, Sangang, 740 m, 19 ‒ 20. V. 2004, leg. HL Yu, slide Nos. WYQ 16453 ♂, WYQ 16454 ♀; 2 ♂, Guadun, Mt. Wuyi, 1100 m, 22 ‒ 23. V. 2004, leg. HL Yu; 2 ♂ 1 ♀, Xianfengling, Mt. Wuyi, 1000 m, 26. V. 2004, leg. HL Yu, slide Nos. WYQ 16778 ♂, WYQ 15059 ♀; Henan: 10 ♂ 6 ♀, Baotianman, 1200 m, 20. V ‒ 1. VI. 2006, leg. X Zhang & JM Lv, slide Nos. WYQ 16327 ♂, WYQ 16723 ♂, WYQ 16729 ♂, WYQ 16333 ♂, WYQ 16730 ♂, WYQ 16326 ♂, WYQ 16343 ♂, TZL 19097 ♂, TZL 19955 ♂, TZL 20673 ♂, WYQ 16342 ♀, WYQ 16329 ♀, TZL 19098 ♀, WYQ 16724 ♀, TZL 20672 ♀, TZL 20678 ♀; Guizhou: 2 ♂, Huguosi, Mt. Fanjing, 1390 m, 28. V. 2002, leg. XP Wang, slide Nos. JYY 16137, TZL 20679; 1 ♀, Pinghe, Xishui, 1200 m, 1. VI. 2000, leg. YL Du.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D1AFFDBE4B07591FE19DDCD.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. The new species is similar to A. fallaciosa Wang, 2004 and A. basiprocessa sp. nov. in male genitalia. It differs from them in the distal process of the sacculus not reaching the apex of the valva, and the V-shaped ventral surface of the juxta. In the latter two species, the distal process of the sacculus reaches the apex of the valva, and the ventral surface of the juxta is inverted sub-triangular in A. fallaciosa (Wang 2004: fig. 16) and sub-rectangular in A. basiprocessa.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D1AFFDBE4B07591FE19DDCD.taxon	description	Description. Adult (Fig. 12). Forewing length 8.1 − 8.7 mm. Head yellow. Antenna: scape yellowish brown; flagellum yellow, annulated with yellowish brown on dorsal surface. Labial palpus yellow, except second palpomere yellowish brown on outer surface. Thorax and tegula pale yellowish brown. Forewing ground color yellow, with sparse dark brown scales; costal margin with a dark brown spot at base; discal, discocellular and plical spots dark brown, discocellular spot largest; terminal dots brown, ranging from distal 1 / 5 of costal margin along termen to tornus; fringe pale yellow. Hindwing and fringe yellowish brown. Fore- and midlegs yellow, tibiae and tarsi dark brown on dorsal surface except yellow at apex of each tarsomere; hindleg yellow, tarsus brown distally. Male genitalia (Fig. 26). Uncus clavate, slender, slightly wide at base, rounded at apex. Gnathos circular, uniform in width. Tegumen trapezoidal posteriorly, with a large quadrate anterior emargination; lateral arm slightly narrowed to apex. Valva elongate rectangular, setose distally, rounded apically; costa wide at base, gradually narrowed to before apex of valva, with a long lineate ridge running from basal 1 / 3 to distal 1 / 6. Sacculus sub-trapeziform, dorsally extending to below costa; ventral margin banded, with a free spine-shaped distal process reaching before apex of valva. Saccus slightly shorter than uncus, wide at base, narrowed to pointed apex. Juxta with ventral surface V-shaped, triangularly produced anteriorly; dorsal surface turriform, with coiled ridges. Aedeagus slightly longer than valva, inflated basally, slightly tapered to apex; cornuti consisting of a tuft of spines placed at apex and a few larger spines at middle (Fig. 26 a). Female genitalia (Fig. 37). Apophyses posteriores about twice length of apophyses anteriores. Eighth tergum rectangular; eighth sternum convex medially and with a small V-shaped notch in middle on posterior margin. Lamella antevaginalis sub-rectangular, wider than long, concave at middle on posterior margin. Antrum short, funnel-shaped. Ductus bursae with posterior half uniform and straight, sclerotized; anterior half inflated, membranous, curved; ductus seminalis arising from about middle of ductus bursae. Corpus bursae rounded, shorter than ductus bursae; two signa rounded, densely toothed, with unequally sized spines radiating from all margins: one situated at junction of ductus bursae and corpus bursae (Fig. 37 a), the other at posterior 1 / 3. Distrubition. China (Fujian, Guizhou, Henan).	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D1AFFDBE4B07591FE19DDCD.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The specific epithet of the new species is derived from the Latin trapezius and - formis, referring to the shape of the sacculus.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D19FFDAE4B07521FDE4DEAD.taxon	description	(Figs 13, 27, 38) urn: lsid: zoobank. org: act: ECBA 7012 - A 6 AF- 43 A 0 - 974 E-D 2 C 1 BA 6 FD 9 E 4	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D19FFDAE4B07521FDE4DEAD.taxon	materials_examined	Type material. CHINA, Yunnan: Holotype ♂, Gaoligongshan National Forest Park (24.83 ºN, 98.77 ºE), Baoshan City, 2157 m, 22. VII. 2015, leg. KJ Teng & X Bai, slide No. TZL 20666. Paratypes: 1 ♂, 21. VII. 2015, other same data as holotype, slide No. WYQ 16209; 5 ♂ 2 ♀, Mt. Xiaohei, Longling County, 27 − 30. VII. 2016, leg. KJ Teng & X Bai, slide Nos. WYQ 16218 ♂, WYQ 16442 ♂, JYY 17025 ♂, JYY 17029 ♂, WYQ 16443 ♀, TZL 20557 ♀; 3 ♂, Nankang, Baoshan City, 2009 m, 10. VIII. 2014, leg. KJ Teng et al., slide Nos. WYQ 16189, WYQ 16190, WYQ 16191; 1 ♂, Nankang, Baoshan City, 2009 m, 19 ‒ 20. VII. 2015, leg. KJ Teng & X Bai, slide No. JYY 17026.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D19FFDAE4B07521FDE4DEAD.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. The new species is similar to A. semicircularia sp. nov. in the sacculus without a free distal process in male genitalia. It can be distinguished by the valva obtuse at apex, the smooth costa, and the juxta produced to long spine-shaped process posterolaterally on the ventral surface. In A. semicircularia, the valva is sinuate at apex, the costa is deeply concave at distal 1 / 3, and the juxta lacks posterolateral spines on the ventral surface	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D19FFDAE4B07521FDE4DEAD.taxon	description	Description. Adult (Fig. 13). Forewing length 6.2 − 6.9 mm. Head yellow. Antenna yellow on ventral surface; scape dark brown, flagellum annulated with dark brown on dorsal surface. Labial palpus yellow except second palpomere yellowish brown on outer surface. Thorax and tegula dark brown. Forewing ground color pale yellowish brown, with scattered dark brown scales; costal margin dark brown along basal 1 / 3; dark brown spot near base of both subcostal vein and dorsum respectively; discal, discocellular, plical and tornal spots dark brown, discocellular spot largest, tornal spot diffused anteriorly; terminal dots black, ranging from distal 1 / 4 of costal margin along termen to near tornus; fringe pale yellow. Hindwing and fringe yellowish brown. Fore- and midlegs with femora greyish white, tibiae and tarsi pale yellow on ventral surface, black on dorsal surface, yellow at apex of each tarsomere; hindleg yellow, tarsus brown, pale yellow at apex of each tarsomere. Male genitalia (Fig. 27). Uncus wide at base, narrowed to apex. Gnathos circular. Tegumen trapezoidal posteriorly; lateral arm narrowed to apex. Valva sub-rectangular, slightly narrowed at base, rounded at apex; costa banded, slightly narrowed distally, with a tooth at tip. Sacculus about half length of valva, ventral margin uniform, narrowly banded, setose, apically produced to a short digitate process. Saccus about 2 / 5 length of uncus, wide at base, slightly narrowed to rounded apex. Juxta with ventral surface sub-ovoid, produced to long spine-shaped process posterolaterally; dorsal surface turriform, with evenly spaced, coiled ridges, reaching gnathos apically. Aedeagus about 2 / 3 length of valva, broad in basal half, tapered to apex in distal half, with some teeth distally (Fig. 27 a). Female genitalia (Fig. 38). Apophyses posteriores about 1.5 times length of apophyses anteriores. Eighth tergum straight on posterior margin, eighth sternum convex and concave at middle on posterior margin, forming two sub-rounded lobes. Lamella antevaginalis narrowed medially, triangularly produced posterolaterally. Ductus bursae with posterior 1 / 3 sclerotized, anterior 2 / 3 membranous; ductus seminalis from posterior 1 / 4 of ductus bursae. Corpus bursae elongate oval, about 1.5 times length of ductus bursae; with two signa: one signum situated at posterior 1 / 5, sub-rounded, with a sclerotized ridge; the other signum situated in middle, rounded, circled by a more sclerotized ring (Fig. 38 a). Distrubition. China (Yunnan).	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D19FFDAE4B07521FDE4DEAD.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The specific epithet of the new species is derived from the Latin turris and - formis, referring to the shape of the juxta on the dorsal surfce.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D18FFDAE4B077C1FC83D823.taxon	description	(Figs 14, 28, 39) urn: lsid: zoobank. org: act: 29 A 21376 - 432 B- 4 BED- 847 B- 5 E 3 F 5 BDD 5586	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D18FFDAE4B077C1FC83D823.taxon	materials_examined	Type material. CHINA, Yunnan: Holotype ♂, Taiyanghe (22.68 ºN, 101.03 ºE), Pu’er City, 1450 m, 14. VIII. 2016, leg. KJ Teng et al., slide No. WYQ 16291. Paratypes: 1 ♂ 1 ♀, Xiajinchang, Wenshan County, 1470 m, 29. VII. 2016, leg. KJ Teng et al., slide Nos. WYQ 16288 ♂, WYQ 16289 ♀; 1 ♂, Lagu Village, Lvchun County, 1417 m, 5. VIII. 2019, leg. KJ Teng, slide No. TZL 19382.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D18FFDAE4B077C1FC83D823.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. The new species can be distinguished from its congeners by the valva with distal 1 / 4 concave on the ventral margin. It is similar to A. angustivalva sp. nov. in male genitalia, and the differences between them are stated under A. angustivalva.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D18FFDAE4B077C1FC83D823.taxon	description	Description. Adult (Fig. 14). Forewing length 6.9 − 7.5 mm. Head yellow mixed with brown. Antenna yellow on ventral surface; scape brown, flagellum pale yellow annulated with brown on dorsal surface. Labial palpus with second palpomere dark brown, pale yellow in basal half on inner surface; third palpomere yellow, with scattered dark brown scales. Thorax and tegula yellowish brown. Forewing ground color yellowish brown; black spot at base of costal margin, near base of both fold and dorsum respectively; discal, discocellular, plical and tornal spots rounded, dark brown; terminal dots dark brown, ranging from distal middle of costal margin and along termen; fringe yellowish brown, mixed with brown at base. Hindwing and fringe yellowish brown. Foreleg yellow except tarsus dark brown on dorsal surface; midleg pale yellow on ventral surface, dark brown on dorsal surface; hindleg yellow, femora paler, tarsus mixed with brown distally. Male genitalia (Fig. 28). Uncus clavate, slightly wide basally, rounded at apex. Gnathos circular. Tegumen with posterior 1 / 3 sub-trapezoidal; lateral arm narrowed anteriorly. Valva with basal 3 / 4 almost uniformly wide, distal 1 / 4 slightly narrowed to rounded apex, extending ventrad, concave on ventral margin; costa concave before middle; sacculus with dorsal margin reaching below of costa; ventral margin banded, with a spine-shaped free distal process reaching distal 1 / 4 of valva. Saccus longer 1 / 2 length of uncus, wide at base, narrowed to middle, distal half uniform, rounded at apex. Juxta with ventral surface sub-rectangular; dorsal surface turriform, with coiled ridges, apically reaching gnathos. Aedeagus about 3 / 5 length of valva, tubular, with some denticles running from distal 3 / 10 to distal 1 / 10 (Fig. 28 a). Female genitalia (Fig. 39). Apophyses posteriores about 1.5 times length of apophyses anteriores. Eighth tergum and sternum obtuse on posterior margin. Lamella antevaginalis horizontally narrow, banded, concave on posterior margin medially, Ductus bursae sclerotized on ventral surface, membranous on dorsal surface. Corpus bursae oval, about 1.8 times length of ductus bursae; singum being a small basal plate bearing two long spines. Distrubition. China (Yunnan).	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D18FFDAE4B077C1FC83D823.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The specific epithet of the new species is derived from the Latin venter- and concavus, referring to the valva with the distal 1 / 4 concave on the ventral margin.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D1FFFDCE4B076A8FDF9DB7D.taxon	description	(Figs 15, 40, 41) urn: lsid: zoobank. org: act: B 8 F 10 A 15 - AD 8 C- 4 B 42 - A 5 E 7 - C 9942 B 4 F 381 E	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D1FFFDCE4B076A8FDF9DB7D.taxon	materials_examined	Type material. CHINA, Yunnan: Holotype ♂, Taiyanghe (22.79 ºN, 100.99 ºE), 1450 m, 17. V. 2014, leg. ZG Zhang, slide No. WYQ 16535. Paratypes: 1 ♀, 3. VI. 2014, other same data as holotype, slide No. WYQ 16536; 1 ♂, Taiyanghe, 7. VI. 2015, leg. ZG Zhang, slide No. JYY 17060; 1 ♂, Qinlangdang, Mt. Gaoligong, Nujiang County, 380 m, 29. V. 2017, leg. KJ Teng et al., slide No. TZL 19342.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D1FFFDCE4B076A8FDF9DB7D.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. The new species can be distinguished from its congeners in male genitalia by the valva with the costal part bifurcate distally; in female genitalia by one spike-like signum with dense teeth and another semicircular signum with a heavily sclerotized, marginally toothed triangular process on each side.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D1FFFDCE4B076A8FDF9DB7D.taxon	description	Description. Adult (Fig. 15). Forewing length 6.6 – 6.9 mm. Head yellow, laterally mixed with pale brown scales. Antenna yellow on ventral surface; scape dark brown, flagellum alternated with dark brown on dorsal surface. Labial palpus yellow; second palpomere with dense dark brown scales, third palpomere dark brown basally. Thorax and tegula pale yellow, tegula dark brown at base. Forewing ground color yellow, with scattered yellowish brown scales; costal margin dark brown along basal 1 / 4, orange yellow from basal 1 / 4 to before apex, with a large semicircular black spot from between middle and distal 1 / 4 extending to discocellular spot; discal, discocellular and plical spots black, discocellular spot largest; tornal spot dark brown, diffused; dorsum with a black spot near base; terminal dots dark brown, ranging along distal 1 / 5 of costal margin and termen; fringe yellow, mixed with dark brown. Hindwing and fringe brown. Fore- and midlegs yellow on ventral surface, dark brown on dorsal surface; hindleg with femur white on ventral surface, dark brown on dorsal surface, tibia and tarsus pale yellow, with dark brown scales on outer surface. Male genitalia (Fig. 40). Uncus clavate, wide at base, narrowly rounded at apex. Gnathos narrowly banded, circular; mesial plate indistinct. Tegumen semicircular posteriorly; lateral arm slender. Valva uniformly wide in basal 2 / 5, with a sub-rectangular ventral plate finely spinous along dorsal margin; distal 2 / 5 bifurcate: costal part narrower, arched, bilobed apically: dorsal lobe wide, obtuse apically, ventral lobe spine-shaped; ventral part wide at base, narrowed to pointed apex, as long as costal part. Sacculus narrow, concave at middle, with a setose papillary process apically. Saccus about 3 / 4 length of uncus, clubbed. Aedeagus about 1 / 2 length of valva, straight, tapered to rounded apex; cornuti consisting of a row of spines running from distal 3 / 5 to preapex, and a large spine at preapex and at apex respectively (Fig. 40 a). Female genitalia (Fig. 41). Apophyses posteriores about twice length of apophyses anteriores. Eighth tergum straight on posterior margin, eighth sternum arched on posterior margin, concave in small V shape medially. Ductus bursae uniform posteriorly, widened toward corpus bursae anteriorly, sclerotized on ventral surface, membranous on dorsal surface; ductus seminalis arising from middle of ductus bursae. Corpus bursae ovoid, about same length as ductus bursae; two signa placed at poterior 1 / 3: one elongate triangular, spikelike, with dense spines, the other semicircular, with a heavily sclerotized, marginally toothed triangular process at each side.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D1FFFDCE4B076A8FDF9DB7D.taxon	distribution	Distribution. China (Yunnan).	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D1FFFDCE4B076A8FDF9DB7D.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The specific epithet of the new species is derived from the Latin furcillatus, referring to the bifurcate apex of the costal part of the valva.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D1EFFDFE4B072F1FB76DD3D.taxon	description	(Figs 16, 42) urn: lsid: zoobank. org: act: 54 E 4580 A-B 8 F 5 - 4 C 09 - BE 73 - D 35 DFF 06 F 8 DC	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D1EFFDFE4B072F1FB76DD3D.taxon	materials_examined	Type material. CHINA, Hainan: Holotype ♂, Shuimanxiang (18.88 ° N, 109.66 ° E), Chongmentou Town, Wuzhishan City, 630 m, 30. VII. 2013, leg. HL Yu & Y Fei, slide No. WYQ 16703. Paratype: Guangxi: 1 ♂, Jinxiu County, 650 m, 28. IV. 2008, leg. H Zhen & L Zhang, slide No. JYY 16050.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D1EFFDFE4B072F1FB76DD3D.taxon	diagnosis	Diagnosis. The new species can be distinguished from its congeners by the costal part with an apical spine straightly directed dorsad, the ventral part of the valva with two apical spines, and the aedeagus with a stout spineshaped process arising from the middle.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D1EFFDFE4B072F1FB76DD3D.taxon	description	Description. Adult (Fig. 16). Forewing length 5.6 – 6.0 mm. Head yellowish brown. Antenna yellow on ventral surface; scape dark brown, flagellum brown alternated with pale yellow on dorsal surface. Labial palpus yellow; second palpomere with brown scales on outer surface, brown at apex; third palpomere with sparse brown scales. Thorax and tegula brown. Forewing ground color yellow, with brown scales, with dark brown spot near base of both subcostal vein and dorsum; costal margin dark brown along basal 1 / 3; discal, discocellular, plical and tornal spots dark brown, discocellular spot largest; terminal dots dark brown, ranging from distal 1 / 6 of costal margin along termen to tornus; fringe yellow. Hindwing deep brown, except white in costal area under forewing; fringe brown. Fore- and midlegs brown, tarsi yellow at apex of each tarsomere; hindleg yellow, with brown scales on outer surface, yellow at apex of each tarsomere. Male genitalia (Fig. 42). Uncus clavate, wide at base, narrowed to rounded apex. Gnathos with mesial plate triangular, pointed at apex; basal arms banded, relatively wide. Tegumen rectangular and wider medially; lateral arm slender, slightly narrowed to pointed apex. Valva with basal half sub-rectangular, distal half slightly narrower, divided into two parts from distal 1 / 4: costal part weakly sclerotized, birdhead-shaped, with an apical spine directed straightly dorsad, forming a right ventroapical angle; ventral part heavily sclerotized, bent inward ventrally, produced to a spine-shaped process lateroapically; ventral plate being a narrow band extending from base to before middle of costal margin, arched to 1 / 4 width of valva from ventral margin. Saccus broad and short, rounded at apex. Juxta weakly sclerotized, sub-rectangular. Aedeagus slightly shorter than valva, thicker in basal half, thinner in distal half, with a stout spine-shaped process arising from middle; cornutus absent. Female unknown.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D1EFFDFE4B072F1FB76DD3D.taxon	distribution	Distribution. China (Guangxi, Hainan).	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
03D5091F6D1EFFDFE4B072F1FB76DD3D.taxon	etymology	Etymology. The specific epithet of the new species is derived from the Greek ornis, ornithis (bird) and rhynchos (snout), referring to the bird-beak-like shape of costal part of the valva in the male genitalia.	en	Tao, Zhulin, Wang, Yuqi, Wang, Shuxia (2021): Taxonomy of the genus Autosticha Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Autostichidae) in China Descriptions of fifteen new species. Zootaxa 5048 (3): 347-370, DOI: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5048.3.3
