A review of Problepsis Lederer, 1853 (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) from China, with description of two new species Author Xue, Dayong Author Cui, Le Author Jiang, Nan text Zootaxa 2018 2018-03-08 4392 1 101 127 journal article 30571 10.11646/zootaxa.4392.1.5 87f27ca8-5527-45a3-a570-0db3f60f7d9f 1175-5326 1195157 5BE4121B-EAEB-4450-8E3C-451F9F58AD8B Problepsis eucircota Prout, 1913 Figs 2, 3 , 32 , 53, 74, 93 Problepsis eucircota Prout, 1913 , in Seitz, Macrolepid. World , 4: 50, pl. 7: b. Syntypes 5 ♂ , 2♀ , China : Shanghai ; Ningpo ; Chia-ting-fu ( NHM ). Diagnosis. The species is similar to P. stueningi sp. nov . , but can be distinguished by the following characters: the female antenna is dentate, while in P. stueningi sp. nov . , it is filiform; the postmedial line of the forewing is slightly incurved between M veins, while it is smooth in P. stueningi sp. nov . ; the ocellus on the underside of the forewing is densely diffused with dark greyish brown scales, and the two black markings are invisible, while in P. stueningi sp. nov . , it shows through faintly from the upperside, without any greyish brown scales, and the black markings are invisible; in the male genitalia, the outer margin of the valvula is smooth, but it is triangular in P. stueningi sp. nov . , the aedeagus is stouter and shorter, the lateral projections of the male eighth sternite are almost quadrate, but it is rounded in P. stueningi sp. nov . ; in the female genitalia, the sclerite on the dorsal side of the anterior part of the ductus bursae is triangular, but it is trapeziform in P. stueningi sp. nov . Material examined. CHINA : Henan ( IZCAS ): 6 ♂ , Xinyang, Jigong Shan, 250 m , 20–21.VII.2002 , coll. Han Hongxiang ; 1 ♂ , Songxian, Baiyun Shan, 1400 m , 30.VII.2003 , coll. Lv Yanan. Shaanxi (IZCAS): 1 ♂ , Danfeng, Tieyupu, 680 m , 28.V.1994 , coll. Zhou Jin (presented by Insect Collection of Nankai University ) ; 1 ♂ , Foping, Yueba, 1093 m , 29.VI.–1.VII.2012 , coll. Liu Shuxian, IZCAS slide no. Geom-04615; 1 ♂ , Shangnan, Jinsixia, 777 m , 23–25.VII.2013 , coll. Cui Le; 9 ♂ , Xunyang, Bailiu, Jinxinyuan Shanzhuang, 386 m , 1–3.VIII.2014 , coll. Liu Shuxian et al. , IZCAS slide no. Geom-03403. Gansu (IZCAS): 2 ♂ 1♀, Wenxian, Bikou conservation station, 645 m , 6–7. , 11.VIII.2016 , coll. Cheng Rui et al. , IZCAS slide no. Geom-04588, 04604; 4 ♂ , Wenxian, Bikou, Bifenggou, 720 m , 8–10.VIII.2016 , coll. Cheng Rui et al. , IZCAS slide no. Geom-04603, 0 4605. Shanghai (IZCAS): 4 ♂ 1♀, 21.VI.1930 , 7.VI.1934 , 19.V.1935 , VII.1935, 19.VIII.1935 , 17. IX.1 935, coll. O. Piel & A. Savio . Zhejiang ( IZCAS ) : 1 ♂ , Chushan, 29.V.1931 , coll. O. Piel; 1 ♂ , Tienmu Shan, VI.1936 , coll. O. Piel; 2 ♂ 1♀ , West Tianmu Shan , 29–31.VII.1972 , coll. Wang Ziqing , IZCAS slide no. Geom-03404 ; 10 ♂ , Lin’an , West Tianmu Shan , 400 m , 26–27.VII.2003 , coll. Han Hongxiang et al. , IZCAS slide no. Geom-04586, 04611 ; 1 ♂ , Ningbo, Yinzhou, Chishui, 241 m , 26.VII.2015 , coll. Cheng Rui; 1 ♂ , Pan’an, Huangtan Linchang, 891 m , 27–28.VII.2015 , coll. Cheng Rui; 1♀ , Zhou Shan , Daishan Island , Penglai park, 30 m , 5.VIII.2016 , coll. Li Xinxin ; 2 ♂ , Hanzhou, 21.V.1976 , 27.VIII.1979 . Hubei (IZCAS): 3 ♂ , Shennongjia, Honghua, 860 m , 17–21.VIII.1981 , coll. Han Yinheng; 2 ♂ , Shennonjia, Dongxi, 600 m , 2–3.VIII.1998 , coll. Luo Tianhong et al. ; 1 ♂ , Xianfeng, 800 m , 4.VI.1989 , coll. Li Wei; 4 ♂ , Xingshan, Longmenhe, 1280–1350 m , 14.VI.–17.VII.1993 , coll. Song Shimei et al. ; 1 ♂ , Xingshan, Xiaohekou, 700 m , 11.V.1994 , coll. Li Wenzhu; 3 ♂ , Zigui, Jiulingtou, 100–150 m , 13.VI.1993 , 12.VII.1993 , 5.IX.1994 , coll. Huang Ruizhi et al. ; 1 ♂ , Yichang, Dengcun, Dalaoling, 1709 m , 15–16.VII.2013 , coll. Cheng Rui; 2 ♂ , Wufeng, Houhe, 1100 m , 11.VII.1999 , coll. Li Houhun (presented by Insect Collection of Nankai University ) ; 1 ♂ , Yunxi, Guanyinzhen, 289–305 m , 4–5.VIII.2014 , coll. Liu Shuxian et al. ; 4 ♂ , Yingshan, Taohuachong, 590 m , 23–27.VI.2014 , coll. Jiang Nan et al. ; 1 ♂ , Yingshan, Wujiashan, 860 m , 28–30.VI.2014 , coll. Cui Le. Jiangxi (IZCAS): 2 ♂ 1♀, Lu Shan, 17–18.VI.1974 , coll. Zhang Baolin; 1 ♂ , Doushui, 3.VII.1975 , coll. Song Shimei; 6 ♂ , Jinggang Shan, Xiazhuang, 590 m , 5.VIII.2013 , coll. Yang Chao et al. , IZCAS slide no. Geom-04587. Hunan (IZCAS): 1 ♂ , Pingjiang, 21.VII.1981 ; 2 ♂ , Anhua, 25.V.1981 ; 1 ♂ , Yongshun, Shanmuhe Linchang, 600 m , 3.VIII.1988 , coll. Chen Yixin; 3 ♂ . Heng Shan, 26.VIII.–18.IX.1979 , coll. Zhang Baolin; 1 ♂ , Cili, Suoxiyu, 400 m , 17.X.1988 , coll. Zhao Zhongling; 2 ♂ , Yanling, Taoyuandong, 631 m , 4–8.VII.2008 , coll. Chen Fuqiang; 2 ♂ , Sangzhi, Bamaoxi, Shuitianba, 370 m , 31.VII.2009 , 5.VIII.2009 , coll. Wei Zhongmin; 2 ♂ , Sangzhi, Bamaoxi, Shuitiannan, 370 m , 3, 7.VIII.2009 , coll. Wei Zhongmin; 1 ♂ , ZhangJiajie, Wulingyuan, 540 m , 9.VI.2015 , coll. Zhao Kaidong. Fujian (IZCAS): 2 ♂ , Wuyi Shan, 2.VIII.1979 , 15.IX.1982 , coll. Song Shimei et al. ; 12 ♂ , Wuyi Shan, Sangang (Chong’an, Xingcun, Sangang), 700 m , 27.V.1960 , 7.VIII.1960 , 4.VIII.1979 , 26.V.1983 , 1.VI.1983 , 10.VI.2006 , 11–14.VIII.2009 , coll. Zhang Yiran et al. ; 1 ♂ , Wuyi Shan, Tongmu, 26.VII.1979 , coll. Song Shimei; 3 ♂ , Meihuashan , Yanshan station , 459 m , 18.VII.2013 , coll. Yang Chao et al. , IZCAS slide no. Geom-04610 ; 1 ♂ , Meihuashan, Huyuan, 1276 m , 19.VII.2013 , coll. Pan Xiaodan. Guangxi (IZCAS): 1 ♂ , Longsheng, 16.VI.1980 , coll. Wang Linyao; 1 ♂ , Mao’er Shan, Gaozhai, 448 m , 13–15.VIII.2012 , coll.Yang chao et al. ; 1 ♂ , Mao’er Shan, Antangping, 1579 m , 17–18.VIII.2012 , coll. Yang Chao. Sichuan (IZCAS): 5 ♂ , Emei Shan, Qingyinge, 800–1000 m , 22.IV.–25.VII.1957 , 16–19.IX. 1957 , coll. Zhu Fuixng et al. ; 1 ♂ , Guanxian, Qingcheng Shan, 700–1600 m , 2.VI.1979 , coll. Gao Ping; 3 ♂ , Wanxian, Wang’erbao, 1200 m , 12.VIII.1993 , 27.V.1994 , 27.IX.1994 , coll. Song Shimei et al. ; 1 ♂ , Fengdu, Shiping, 610 m , 2.VI.1994 , coll. Li Wenzhgu; 1 ♂ , Dayi, Xiling Xueshan, 1352 m , 27–29.VIII.2013 , coll.Cheng Rui; 3 ♂ , Honhya, Wawushan, Jinhuaqiao, 1147 m , 12–14.VIII.2016 , coll. Cui Le. Guizhou (IZCAS): 1 ♂ , Leishan, Leigong Shan, 1500 m , 27.VI.1988 , coll. Wang Minsheng; 1 ♂ , Jiangkou, Fanjing Shan, 500 m , 11.VII.1988 , coll. Li Wei; 1 ♂ , Jiangkou, Heiwan, 600 m , 27.VII.2001 , coll. Li Houhun (presented by insect specimen room of Nankai University); 1 ♂ , Xishui, Sanchahe, 28.V.2000 , coll. Mai Guoqing. Yunnan (IZCAS): 10 ♂ 1♀, Tengchong, Heinitang, 1930 m , 28– 30.V.1992 , coll. Xue Dayong, IZCAS slide no. Geom-03401, 03402; 3 ♂ , Tengchong, Dahaoping, 2020 m , 24– 26.V.1992 , coll. XueDayong; 1 ♂ , Tengchong, Qushi, Daba, 1823–1873 m , 4–5.VIII.2013 , coll. Liu Shuxian; 2 ♂ , Tengchong, Zhengding, 1833 m , 6–7.VIII.2013 , coll. Liu Shuxian; 2 ♂ , Tengchong Wetland, 1730 m , 3– 5.VIII.2016 , coll. Ban Xiaoshuang; 1 ♂ , Tengchong, Houqiao, 1620 m , 6–8.VIII.2016 , coll. Ban Xiaoshuang. Distribution. China ( Henan , Shaanxi , Gansu , Shanghai , Zhejiang , Hubei , Jiangxi , Hunan , Fujian , Guangxi , Sichuan , Guizhou , Yunnan ), Japan , Korean peninsula.