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Epiphora ruwenzoriensis Naumann, Akite & Sulak, 2026

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Higher taxa: Saturniidae (family)/  Saturniinae (subfamily)/  Attacini (tribe)/  Epiphora (genus)/ 
Status:Accepted
Authorship:Naumann, Akite & Sulak, 2026
Citation:Epiphora ruwenzoriensis sp. nov.
Original genus:Epiphora
Publication:Naumann S., Akite P. & Sulak H. 2026. Notes on the group of Epiphora antinorii (Oberthür, 1880) with description of a new species from Ruwenzori Mountains in Uganda (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae, Attacini).
Journal:Entomologische Zeitschrift
Volume:136
Issue:2
Pagination:121–123, figs 1, 11
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Epiphora ruwenzoriensis (1)
Scientific name TypeStatus Gender Museum Description Country Locality Publication URL
Epiphora ruwenzoriensis Naumann, Akite & Sulak, 2026 Holotype ♂ MfN Holotype ♂, genitalia slide S. Naumann 2763/22♂, MfN. Uganda Uganda W, Kasese District, Ruwenzori Mountains National Park, Entrance, W of Nyakalengija, Eco Forest Lodge, 0°21'18''N 30°1'41''E, ca 1740 m, 2021-11-06, leg. P. Akite, N. Igantyev, S. Naumann, E. Ott, & H. Sulak.
Epiphora ruwenzoriensis Naumann, Akite & Sulak, 2026 Paratype ♂ S. Naumann Paratype 1♂, coll. Naumann. Uganda Uganda W, Kasese District, Ruwenzori Mountains National Park, Central Circuit, Nyabitaba Camp, 0.35798N 29.97888E, 2651 m, 2021-11-05, leg. P. Akite, N. Ignatyev, S. Naumann & H. Sulak.
Epiphora ruwenzoriensis Naumann, Akite & Sulak, 2026 Paratype ♂ S. Naumann Paratype 1♂, coll. Naumann. Uganda Uganda W, Kasese District, Ruwenzori Mountains National Park, Central Circuit, Omukomujungo Shelter (between Nyamuleju & Nyabitaba; Hagenia forest), 0.365920N 29.957550E, 2907 m, 2023-03-18, leg. S. Naumann.
Epiphora ruwenzoriensis Naumann, Akite & Sulak, 2026 Paratype ♂ S. Naumann Paratype 1♂, coll. Naumann. Uganda Uganda W, Kasese District, Ruwenzori Mountains National Park, Entrance, W of Nyakalengija, Equator Snow Lodge, 0°21'18''N 30°1'41''E, ca 1740 m, iii.2023, leg. P. Akite, N. Ignatyev, K. Keegan, S. Naumann, E. Ott, A. Schintlmeister & H. Sulak.
Epiphora ruwenzoriensis Naumann, Akite & Sulak, 2026 Paratype ♂ S. Naumann Paratypes 2♂, coll. Naumann. Uganda Uganda W, Kasese District, Ruwenzori Mountains National Park, Entrance, W of Nyakalengija, Equator Snow Lodge, 0°21'18''N 30°1'41''E, ca 1740 m, 28–29.xi.2024, leg. E. Ott & H. Sulkak.
Scientific name Plant Plant Family Country Publication URL
Scientific name Parasitoid Parasitoid Family Country Publication URL
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Scientific Name Authorship Rank Status Original Combination
Scientific Name Authorship Rank Status Original Combination