New species of Mesenopsis Godman & Salvin, 1886 (Lepidoptera: Riodinidae: Symmachiini) from southeastern Brazil, with an illustrated key to the genus.
A new species, Mesenopsis jordana sp. nov., from southeastern Brazilian states of Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo is described and a taxonomic dichotomous key for species of the genus Mesenopsis is provided. Additionally, mimetic models for species of Mesenopsis are suggested and a new distribution record for M. albivitta is provided.
Affiliation: unknown; Email: fernandomsdias@yahoo.com.br.
Fernando Maia Silva
FM
Dias
Affiliation: unknown; Email: dirodrido@homail.com.
Diego Rodrigo
DR
Dolibaina
Affiliation: unknown; Email: omhesp@ufpr.br.
Olaf Hermann Hendrik
OH
Mielke
Affiliation: unknown; Email: mibras@ufpr.br.
Mirna Martins
MM
Casagrande
D000825:Animal Structures / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D000818:Animals; D001938:Brazil; D005260:Female; D007915:Lepidoptera / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000145:classification*; D008297:Male