Taxonomic Studies of Species Euchloe daphalis (Moore) (Pieridae: Anthocharini) from North-West of Himalaya

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Published: 2023-08-05

DOI: 10.56557/upjoz/2023/v44i173587

Page: 15-18


Manpreet Kaur

Department of Zoology and Environmental Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala (PB), India.

Avtar Kaur Sidhu *

Zoological Survey of India, Saproon, SOLAN (HP), India.

J. S. Kirti

Department of Zoology and Environmental Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala (PB), India.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.


Abstract

In India, tribe Anthocharini is represented by two genera i.e. Euchloe and Hebomoia. The genus Euchloe Hubner is represented by single species Euchloe daphalis (Moore) in India. This species is distributed in high altitude areas of North-West Himalaya and is very rare. During present studies, the taxonomy of the species is discussed, and the female genitalia is described and illustrated for the first time.

Keywords: Anthocharini, Female genitalia, Himalaya, Pieridae, Status


How to Cite

Kaur , M., Sidhu , A. K., & Kirti , J. S. (2023). Taxonomic Studies of Species Euchloe daphalis (Moore) (Pieridae: Anthocharini) from North-West of Himalaya. UTTAR PRADESH JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY, 44(17), 15–18. https://doi.org/10.56557/upjoz/2023/v44i173587