title: Review ofNeopalpaPovolný, 1998 with description of a new species from California and Baja California, Mexico (Lepidoptera, Gelechiidae).
abstract: The monotypic genusNeopalpawas described in 1998 by Czech entomologist Dalibor Povolný based on two male specimens from Santa Catalina Island, California, which he namedNeopalpa neonata. The female of this species was discovered recently based on a DNA barcode match and is described. In addition, a new species with marked differences in morphology and DNA barcodes from southern California and Baja California Mexico is described asNeopalpa donaldtrumpisp. n.Adults and genitalia of both species are illustrated, new diagnosis for the genusNeopalpais provided, and its position within Gelechiidae is briefly discussed.
authors.affiliation: 3058-C KW Neatby Building, 960 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1A 0C6 Canada.
authors.forename: Vazrick
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Nazari
keywords: Donald J. Trump; Microlepidoptera; new species; nomenclature; taxonomy