Remarkable discovery of the Atlanto-Mediterranean moth Scythris ventosella Chrétien, 1907 at high altitude in the Alps of Valais, Switzerland – a possible relict of the late-glacial steppe-belt fauna? (Lepidoptera, Scythrididae)

Alpine Entomology

Jürg Schmid¹ 

关键词: glacial relict;    steppe;    micromoth;    high-alpine zone;    Swiss Alps;    faunistics;   

DOI  :  10.3897/alpento.2.23531

学科分类：动物科学

来源: Pensoft Publishers

【 摘 要 】

The unexpected discovery of Scythris ventosella Chrétien, 1907 in the Alps of Valais, Switzerland is reported. Early stages, life cycle and habitat characteristics are described. The unusual present-day distribution of this species is discussed and it is suggested that the population in the Valais Alps may represent a relict from the late-glacial steppe-belt fauna.

【 授权许可】

CC BY