Moths and butterflies (Lepidoptera) found on Mljet Island (Croatia) – results of the research conducted in 2012 and current state of knowledge

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• Kazimierczak, Jacek Ul. Paderewskiego 23 m. 36, 93-509 Łódź, Poland

Abstract

This study presents 77 new species of Lepidoptera for Mljet, recorded on the island in July 2012, bringing the total number of documented species to 121 from 19 families. The research was conducted in the central part of the island. Oxyptilus laetus (Zeller, 1847) from the family Pterophoridae is recorded in Croatia here for the first time in nearly 90 years.

Keywords

Lepidoptera; Mljet; Croatia; Dalmatia; Oxyptilus laetus

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