Rediscovery of the Endangered Pseudophilotes fatma (Oberthür, 1890) (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) in Algeria after 71 years, with an update on its distribution and designation of a lectotype.

IF 0.8 4区生物学 Q3 ZOOLOGY

Zootaxa Pub Date : 2024-12-03 DOI:10.11646/zootaxa.5543.2.10

Idriss Bouam, W John Tennent, Ahmed Abdennebi, Elalmi Benmokhtar

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Abstract

Pseudophilotes fatma (Oberthür, 1890) is a Palearctic butterfly species endemic to the Maghreb region, characterised by a highly restricted distribution and "Endangered" conservation status. Recent field observations in Batna Province, northeastern Algeria, have documented new localities for P. fatma, marking its rediscovery after a 71-year absence. We updated the global distribution map for this species and highlight the urgent need for conservation actions to ensure its persistence. A lectotype is designated for Lycæna bavius var. fatma Oberthür, 1890.

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阿尔及利亚71年后重新发现濒临灭绝的法塔马伪翅虫（oberthr, 1890）（鳞翅目：Lycaenidae），并更新其分布和一个选型的名称。

Pseudophilotes fatma （oberthr, 1890）是马格里布地区特有的一种古北极蝴蝶，其特征是分布高度受限，处于“濒危”保护状态。最近在阿尔及利亚东北部巴特纳省进行的实地观察记录了新发现的法特玛虫，标志着该虫在消失71年后重新被发现。我们更新了该物种的全球分布图，并强调了保护行动的紧迫性，以确保其持久性。一种lecotype被指定为Lycæna bavius var. fatma oberthr, 1890。

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Zootaxa 生物-动物学

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1.90

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33.30%

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1895

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2.7 months

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